Last Friday, December 16, the 2016 World Padel Awards were held at the IFEMA building (Madrid). Awards whose intention is to recognize the role of all players in the world of padel.
The award ceremony, which coincided with the Estrella Damm Master Final, was attended by many important people from the world of padel, such Pitu Losada, Jon García Ariño, Oscar Solé, Neki Berwig, Roby Gattiker, Fabrice Pastor, Emilio Forcher and Dante Luchetti, who were part of the professional committee. Also present were Daniel Patti, president of the International Padel Federation, Alfredo Garbisu, president of the Spanish Federation and, of course, the nominees for the awards.
An honorable mention was given to Miguel Medina, former president of the FEP for his dedication and work in the padel world.
And the winners in the different categories are as follows:
Best Female Player: Alejandra Salazar
Best Male Player: Fernando Belasteguín
Best Coach: Juan Alday
Revelation Player: Álvaro Cepero Rodriguez
Best Club: La Moraleja Padel Club
Best Racket: NOX Stinger 2.1
Best Ball: HEAD Padel Pro
Best Shoe: Babolat Jet Padel
Best Amateur Circuit: International Padel Experience by Madison
Solidarity Padel: Clinica Menorca Foundation
Best Point: Patty Llaguno