Smile Hotel Operator Partners with Japan Padel Association for FIP Bronze Osaka 2026
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- Smile Hotel Operator Partners with Japan Padel Association for FIP Bronze Osaka 2026
- Japan Padel Association partners with Hospitality Operations, operator of Smile Hotel, as special sponsor for FIP Bronze High Velocity Osaka 2026, a key ranking event held June 15-21, 2026, at PADEL DOJO in Hyogo.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 5, 2026
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Japan Padel Association partners with Hospitality Operations, operator of Smile Hotel, as special sponsor for FIP Bronze High Velocity Osaka 2026, a key ranking event held June 15-21, 2026, at PADEL DOJO in Hyogo.
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- Smile Hotel Operator Partners with Japan Padel Association for FIP Bronze Osaka 2026 (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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- June 5, 2026
Japan Padel Association partners with Hospitality Operations, operator of Smile Hotel, as special sponsor for FIP Bronze High Velocity Osaka 2026, a key ranking event held June 15-21, 2026, at PADEL DOJO in Hyogo.
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The Japan Padel Association (JPA), led by Koji Nakatsuka, signed a special sponsorship partnership with Hospitality Operations, represented by Akio Tanaka, for the international tour event 'FIP Bronze High Velocity Osaka 2026'. Hospitality Operations has supported Japan's national and junior padel teams as a silver sponsor since 2023. The FIP-sanctioned tournament will allow top players to earn world ranking points. The competition runs from June 15 to June 21, 2026, at PADEL DOJO in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. Founded in 2005, Tokyo-based Hospitality Operations operates 85 hotels and 5 ski resorts nationwide. Padel is a rapid-growth racket sport combining elements of tennis and squash, played by 35 million people globally across 1.5 million courts, particularly popular in Spain. This event marks a major step in promoting the sport in Japan's Kansai region.
FAQ
When will the FIP Bronze High Velocity Osaka 2026 be held?
It will be held from Monday, June 15, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Where is the venue for the tournament?
The venue is PADEL DOJO located in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Which company has signed the special sponsorship partner agreement?
Hospitality Operations Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Akio Tanaka), which operates Smile Hotels.
Who is the organizer and sanctioning body of the tournament?
It is organized by the Japan Padel Association (JPA) and sanctioned by the International Padel Federation (FIP).
What is the historical relationship between Hospitality Operations and the JPA?
Hospitality Operations has supported them since 2023 as a silver sponsor for the Japanese national team and junior national team.