Let’s begin by saying that we are all pumped with this BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Westlife Foodworld, the company that operates McDonald’s India in West and South India, partners with the amazing Indian Padel Academy (IPA by Game Park Pvt Ltd)! 👟✨
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For those of you who love Padel, you know this is huge! 😁 And for those of you new to Padel, it’s a high-energy racquet sport that reflects elements of tennis and squash. Played in doubles on a small, enclosed court with walls made of glass and iron mesh, it’s the enclosed court set-up that adds to the strategy and intricacy of Padel. There are distinct serving styles and shots to follow, a thrilling scoring system, and specially designed equipment to play with, too.
McDonald’s India X Indian Padel Academy
A significant milestone for us at McDonald’s India (West and South), this partnership carries forward McDonald’s global legacy of supporting sports and communities, from the Olympics to grassroots initiatives. Beyond restaurants, we’re ecstatic to actively contribute to community growth and empower the next generation through sport.
Padel is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports right now, and has been gaining strong traction in India for its unique blend of energy, teamwork, and accessibility. Through this partnership with the Indian Padel Academy, McDonald’s India aims to grow this new-age sport and make it inclusive and accessible, strengthening its place in modern India’s evolving cultural fabric.
The Indian Padel Academy is India’s largest structured Padel academy, and their vision is to make Padel accessible to all, too, regardless of age or skill level. Providing top-notch facilities and outreach programmes, the Indian Padel Academy aims at honing talent and elevating the game’s quality. Through this partnership, we wish to make Padel facilities accessible and give young kids the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches in the Padel world.
Akshay Jatia, Chief Executive Officer at Westlife Foodworld Limited, adds, “At McDonald’s India (West and South), we have always believed in the power of bringing people together, whether through food, community initiatives, or shared experiences. Sport is a natural extension of that belief. In the same spirit that has connected communities across continents, McDonald’s India is now bringing that global ethos home, using sport as a platform to inspire, include, and uplift. Through our partnership with the Indian Padel Academy, we hope to inspire young people to dream bigger, play stronger, grow together, and someday, make India proud at a global platform.”
Nikhil Sachdev, Co-Founder & Head of Marketing, Brand Development, and Strategy at Padel Park India, says, “India is ready for the next chapter in Padel. This goes beyond the courts, focusing on global partnerships and world-class infrastructure. Our collaboration with McDonald’s India (West & South) is a major step forward. We are joining hands with leading international Padel academies to build a strong, inclusive community. The goal is to bring the sport to more people, especially children. We aim to enroll students nationwide through school programmes, certified training, and city leagues, and hope to see future world-class Padel players emerge from India.”
On that pumped-up note, keep your eyes on our socials for cool updates. See you on the Padel courts!
Weekend Padel game + breakfast and coffee at McDonald’s?
If you’ve been interested in taking up a sport for leisure or to up your physical fitness, the invigorating and inclusive Padel is for you. Padel is a social sport for all ages! 😁 Did you know cool folks like singer Shakira, Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, actor Alia Bhatt and many more play it too?! 💚
And by the way, there’s always a nearby McDonald’s to your Padel court, when you’re craving a coffee at McDonald’s and a yummy McDonald’s protein burger with a Protein PLUS slice add-on after an energising Padel game… 😁 Just use the McDonald’s App and McDelivery® On-the-Go to find the nearest McDonald’s. Sounds good? You can also order online, via our McDelivery® website or McDelivery® App. Let’s play PADEL! 👟🎾✨
