The young women’s padel national team from Portugal wrote a new chapter in their sport’s history this Saturday. They fought with skill and heart, earning the title of world vice-champions. This incredible achievement marks a truly significant moment for Portuguese padel. It was, in fact, the first time a team from Portugal ever reached a world final.
The grand final saw the Portuguese national team face a formidable opponent in Spain. While they ultimately lost the match 2-0, their performance on such a big stage was a testament to their dedication. In the U-14 category, Kika Cravo and Andrea Achando played a challenging match, losing 6-1 and 6-3.
In the U-16 section, Kika Santos and Carolina Santos also gave their all, eventually conceding their match 6-4 and 6-2. This tournament was especially notable for another reason beyond the Portuguese team’s silver. It was the first time in the competition’s history that two European teams, Portugal and Spain, claimed both the first and second spots on the women’s podium.