PÁDELante with Purpose: A Padel Tournament Combining Sports and Support for Young Gymnasts
PÁDELante with Purpose will bring together padel players in Guatemala to raise funds for young gymnasts from Fundación Bi’s social sports program.
PÁDELante with Purpose will bring together sports and solidarity in a padel tournament designed to raise funds for the young gymnasts who are part of Fundación Bi’s Social and Sports Program. Beyond competition, the event will provide an opportunity to support the development, training, and dreams of young athletes.
The tournament will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Futeca Zona 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and will be open to participants over 18 years old.
A tournament where every match has a purpose
The event is designed to go beyond the sporting competition. Through the participation of players, PÁDELante with Purpose seeks to raise funds that will contribute to the development of young gymnasts from Fundación Bi’s Social and Sports Program.
In this way, each participation becomes an opportunity to support young athletes as they continue developing their skills and pursuing their dreams in gymnastics.
The tournament will use the American format, a dynamic and social competition system in which players face different opponents and change partners during the initial stage.
Unlike a direct elimination tournament, this format gives participants the opportunity to play several matches while accumulating points individually. Their position in the standings will therefore depend on their performance throughout the different rounds.
How will the PÁDELante competition work?
The tournament will be divided into four American rounds, each lasting approximately two hours. During each round, participants will go through a round-robin stage, followed by the calculation of the standings, semifinals, and final.
The scoring system will be individual and cumulative. Each round will have a total of 16 points available. For example, if a match ends with an 8–8 score, each player will receive eight points.
At the end of the established playing time, the tournament's application will calculate the standings based on the points accumulated by each participant throughout the rounds.
The eight players with the highest individual scores will advance to the next stage. Based on their positions, fixed pairs will then be formed for the semifinals.
The winning duos will move on to the final, where they will compete to determine the champions of each American round.
Semifinals and final
Both the semifinals and the final will be played to four games, using a golden-point system and with an approximate duration of 30 minutes.
This format will allow players to accumulate points during the initial rounds before moving into the final stages of the competition.
Categories and registration
Participation will require a Q200 donation per person. The tournament will offer the following categories:
- Third Men's Category
- Second Women's Category
- Third Women's Category
- Fourth Category
- Fifth Category
Those interested in taking part in this sporting and charitable event can complete their registration through this link.
PÁDELante with Purpose brings together competition, community, and solidarity, giving every match an additional meaning: participating in the sport while contributing to opportunities for young girls to continue developing their talent in gymnastics.
