Tadej Pogacar proved that he could also do well at padel! Indeed, the Slovenian of the training UAE Team Emirates won a padel tournament organized for cyclists by his manager, Alex Careraalongside his doubles partner and teammate on the bike Felix Grossschartner. Every fall, the management agency A&J All Sports organizes an evening for all contracted riders. This year, at the request of Pogacara padel tournament has been added to the event. Runners like Giulio Ciccone, Davide Formolo et Maxim Van Gils participated as a duo in this tournament. The winner of the Tour de Francewho played with a racket in the colors of the rainbow jersey and displaying his own logo, reached the final with his teammate Grossschartner…a final that they won 6-2 against Lorenzo Milesi et Alberto Bruttomessi.
Video – Tadej Pogacar… winner of the padel tournament
“His main objective in 2025 will be the Tour de France”
On the occasion of this event, Alex Carerathe agent of Pogacarspoke to our colleagues from the RTVslo. “Tadej, with his racing style and his smile, not only appealed to Cycling enthusiasts, but also to a younger audience. Before him, cycling was mainly followed by people over 40. Thanks to simple gestures , like offering a water bottle to a child, posting a photo on social networks where he enjoys a French baguette, or even offering the pink jersey to a competitor, he made the sport more accessible to young people. It first became popular. among its rivals, then among the young people”says Carera.
“Without a doubt, its main objective in 2025 will be the Tour de France, because it is the most important race in the world, and it is there where the riders are most noticed. The programs will be set in December, but I can tell you that every time Tadej wears a bib, he will put on a show. When people turn on their TV to watch a race with Tadej Pogacar, they will experience something special Whether he wins or not, he. will ensure that every race is spectacular”he concludes.
