Announcement
Making History: First Japanese Man to Compete in Premier Padel at Pretoria P1
07/12/2026
I will become the first Japanese man to compete in Premier Padel. At the end of July, in Pretoria, South Africa, I am going there to win.
ShungoKusakabe
From Japan to the world.
WHAT IS PADEL?
Played in over 150 countries by 35 million people, padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world. A 4-player racket sport combining tennis and squash, beginners can rally within 20 minutes. In 2026, it was adopted as an official sport at the Asian Games.
Learn more about padelACHIEVEMENTS
Selected domestic titles and international tour results. APPT stands for Asia Pacific Padel Tour, an international circuit across the Asia-Pacific region.
3xAll Japan Champion (2021, 2022, 2025)
#5APPT Ranking
#1Japan Ranking (~3 years)
FIPInternational Title
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