Stage IV of the RCC International Padel League: three days of big sport, international scale and flawless organisation

From 30 October to 1 November, Yekaterinburg became the centre of international padel. The courts of the RMK Padel Arena hosted Stage IV of the RCC International Padel League, bringing together athletes from 11 countries, global stars, media representatives and spectators. Three match days packed in dozens of matches, an opening ceremony, a press conference, a concert by IOWA and many activities for guests. But most importantly, the tournament showed how a sporting event can go beyond the court and become a full spectator experience.

International line-up and a battle for every place

The geography of Stage IV expanded noticeably. Alongside Russian athletes, representatives of Belarus, Slovakia and Georgia took to the courts. The tournament featured players with different sporting experience - from the strongest national representatives to athletes from the FIP world top 40.

Among the main stars of the stage were Tolito Aguirre, Tito Allemandi, Miguel Lamperti, Guillermo Collado and Pol Hernández. Their presence gave an additional reason for interest in the tournament both from the professional community and from spectators.
The line-up was formed with account for the athletes' level and achievements. As Daniel Pashayan said, this approach made it possible to put together pairs capable of creating interesting and competitive encounters.
Three match days meant dozens of matches, a battle for every place in the draw and endings that held attention until the last ball. Matches took place on six courts, and spectators could follow the play both directly at the arena and via live broadcasts.
One of the most intense matches of the stage was the meeting of Miguel Lamperti and Denis Perino with Diego Dorta and Francisco Cabeza. The match lasted 118 minutes. Dorta and Cabeza lost the first set but managed to turn the match around and win on the tie-break 3:6, 6:4, 7:6(5).

In the final of Stage IV, Tito Allemandi and Tolito Aguirre met Daniel Santigosa and Alonso Rodríguez. The championship title went to Allemandi and Aguirre - 6:2, 6:1. Silver went to Santigosa and Rodríguez, while third place was taken by Carlos Gutiérrez and Maximiliano Sánchez, who beat Diego Dorta and Francisco Cabeza 5:7, 6:3, 6:2.

Four elements - one game

The concept of the four elements became the basis of the opening ceremony and the tournament's visual identity. Earth symbolised stability, water - speed and flexibility, air - freedom of movement and mutual understanding, fire - pressure and the will to win.
This idea was not limited to the visual part. It became a way of telling about padel through the qualities that are manifested in every athlete's game. The opening brought together participants from 11 countries, guests of honour and organisers, setting the tone for the entire event.
For spectators, the tournament also became an opportunity not just to watch matches but to join in what was happening. Interactive zones operated at the arena, and activities were held for guests of different ages. Visitors could come with the whole family, take part in challenges, receive gifts and spend time between matches.
The organisers also thought through additional reasons to visit the tournament. Among spectators who came on all three days, an iPhone 17 Pro Max was raffled. For guests on the final day, a separate Apple Watch Ultra draw was arranged.
Padel as part of a big sporting event
The programme beyond the playing courts attracted particular attention. As part of Stage IV, a press conference was held with the participation of Miguel Lamperti, Tito Allemandi, Tolito Aguirre and Daniel Pashayan.
In conversation with journalists, they discussed the development of padel in the Urals, the International League's plans for next year and the timing for opening a children's academy. Media representatives from Moscow and Spain came to cover the tournament. This once again showed that interest in Russian padel goes beyond one region and is gradually becoming international.
The culmination of one of the match days was a performance by IOWA. The music, familiar songs and energy of the artists united athletes, fans and guests of the arena. The concert became an organic continuation of the sports programme and added the format of a big city event to the tournament.

At the same time, the sporting component itself remained at the centre of attention. Throughout the day, spectators could watch matches, support their favourite players, follow the tournament draw and discuss the brightest rallies. The programme was structured so that interest was maintained not only among those well acquainted with padel but also among spectators who are just beginning to discover the sport.

Behind a big tournament is a big team

The organisation of Stage IV of the RCC International Padel League deserves separate mention. Behind the three match days, the packed programme and dozens of parallel processes stood a large professional team.
Preparing such an event means technical support for the courts and the match schedule, work with participants and guests, coordination of the sports programme, the opening ceremony, the press conference, the concert performance, broadcasts, interactive zones and many other details that spectators often do not notice when everything works as it should.
And this was especially noticeable at the tournament in Yekaterinburg. All processes were organised smoothly, without delays and with high quality of execution. The sports programme was combined with additional activities, and the spectator experience remained comfortable throughout all three days.

Stage IV became an example of how attention to detail and the work of the team shape the impression of a tournament no less than bright matches and big names among the participants.

Yekaterinburg - a point of attraction for padel

Stage IV of the RCC International Padel League ended with the determination of the winners, the awarding of the medallists and the results of three packed days.

For a few days Yekaterinburg became a meeting place for athletes, fans, industry representatives and everyone interested in the development of this sport. And perhaps this is precisely where the main result of such events lies: padel is becoming closer to the spectator, and interest in it is moving beyond the professional community.
Ahead lie the season's master final and new stages in the development of the International League. And the IV stage by RCC has already left behind it the names of the winners and an important benchmark for organising major sporting events.
Winners of the IV stage of the International Padel League by RCC:

1st place: Adrian Allemandi / Tolito Aguirre
2nd place: Daniel Santigosa / Alonso Rodríguez
3rd place: Carlos Gutiérrez / Maximiliano Sánchez

See you again on the courts and at the next tournaments of the International Padel League by RCC.

photo: RMC photo service