Bullpadel is making a strong statement about its commitment to the growth of padel in the United States by announcing sponsorships for three of the nation’s most promising young players. Valentina Tinajero-Lesser, Aiden Gibly, and Santiago De La Torre Prieto have been welcomed to the Bullpadel team as recipients of product scholarships.

• Valentina Tinajero-Lesser (16, The Woodlands, Texas): Valentina is described as a fierce and focused competitor with a diverse athletic background spanning triathlon, golf, cross country, and track. She has already represented the USA at the 2023 FIP Junior World Championships in Paraguay and the 2024 Panamerican Championships in Mexico. Valentina’s ambitions extend beyond personal accolades; she aims to help padel gain mainstream recognition in the U.S. and mentor future generations of players.  
• Aiden Gibly (15): Aiden brings a combination of competitive experience and leadership to the court. He also represented the USA at the 2024 Panamerican Championships and is slated to return for the 2025 season. Aiden competes in the elite FIP Promises circuit and trains under Dario Marina. He also works as a clinic instructor at Sunset Padel Club, where he shares his passion with younger players.  
• Santiago De La Torre Prieto (12, San Antonio, Texas): Santiago has trained with padel legends such as Paquito Navarro, Miguel Lamperti, Juan Martín Díaz, and Tolito Aguirre. He has already accumulated state and regional titles in Mexico and placed third in the Mexican Championships in the U12 category in 2024. Santiago represented the U.S. at the 2024 Panamerican Championships and has set his sights on the Olympics and a top-10 FIP ranking.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Valentina Tinajero, Aiden Gibly, and Santiago de la Torre to Bullpadel’s USA Jr. Team!” Bullpadel stated. “These rising stars represent the bright future of padel in the U.S. As part of our continued commitment to padel in the country, we extend our support to the next generation of players of the US national teams. We are proud to support their journey as they chase greatness. The next generation of padel champions is here – watch them rise!”  

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