The men Paraguayan Padel National Team achieved yet another significant milestone at the Pan American Padel Championship in the Absolute Category. In the run-up to the Pan American Senior Championships, which will be held in Paraguay from 4-6 December 2025, the team secured a spot on the podium at the continental competition held in Chile. The impressive result sees the men’s side clinch the bronze medal, finishing in a commendable third place. The women’s team finished in seventh.
A strong campaign to the semi-finals
From the outset, the men’s Padel National Team demonstrated their high aspirations by defeating the host nation, Chile, with a resounding 3-0 victory. On the second day of competition, Paraguay suffered a setback against Argentina but swiftly bounced back with another win against a formidable opponent, the United States. By defeating the Americans, also by a convincing 3-0 scoreline, they secured their place in the crucial semi-finals. In the semi-final, Paraguay fell to Brazil, setting up the third-place play-off against Mexico, which they successfully won, thereby earning the bronze medal.
At the top of the podium stood the Argentine men’s padel team, who were crowned champions. They successfully repeated their 2023 victory. To achieve this, they had to defeat Brazil, who finished in second place. Argentina also claimed the title in the women’s division, thus achieving a continental “double,” again defeating Brazil in the women’s final.
The Paraguayan Padel National Team in the women’s division was not favoured by the draw. They had to face the powerful Argentine team, which eliminated them. Argentina, the eventual winner in both divisions, completed the competition without dropping a single match.
Padel national team representation
The talented players who represented the padel national team of Paraguay at the major event in Santiago, Chile, included a strong mixed squad. The men’s team was comprised of Facundo Dehnike, Mariano González, Martin Abud, and Pierre Petit. Additionally, Samuel Rodríguez, Sebastián Rodríguez, Matías Fernández, and Adrián Miranda were also part of the team.
Competing fiercely for the women’s team were Camila Miranda, Jaidy Castillo, Mariana Salsamendi, and Nanami Seki. Additionally, Nicole Monfredini, Olga Bareiro, Yuri Kudo, and Montserrat González competed as well.
Upcoming international events
Before the close of the 2025 padel international season, there are still two more continental events to play. First is the Pan American Open from 6-8 November, which will be hosted by Argentina. To conclude the season, the Pan American Senior Championships, which will be held in Paraguay from 4-6 December.
Padel’s strong presence in Paraguay
Padel holds a significant and growing presence in Paraguay. This position the country as an active contributor to the sport’s expansion in South America. These efforts follow the early pioneering efforts of neighbouring Argentina. Asunción is recognised as a hub of this development. The city is hosting numerous clubs and courts where the sport is enjoyed by players of all levels and backgrounds.
The nation’s commitment to padel is clearly demonstrated by its hosting of Premier Padel tournaments. This firmly place Asunción on the global competitive calendar. Furthermore, the sport has achieved a significant milestone by being included in the program for the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción in 2025. The sport marked its debut as a medal discipline in a continental multi-sport event and underscoring its rising relevance both nationally and internationally.
