Afesol padel tournament

The fourth Afesol padel tournament is set for May 16-18 at Club Cerrado del Águila in Mijas, which will combine physical activity with mental health advocacy while raising funds for a great cause.

Proceeds from entry fees will go towards Afesol’s supported housing in Mijas, expected to be completed this year, according to Francisco Cristian González, president of the mental health association.

The event hopes to raise awareness about mental health, particularly among young people, with González saying that one in four people will face mental health challenges in their lifetime, and young people are increasingly being seriously affected by it.

Mijas’ council and club are supporting the tournament. It is open to players from men’s categories two to five, women’s categories three to five, and mixed category. ‘Mental health impacts countless families, and supporting Afesol’s vital work on the Costa del Sol and in Mijas is essential, a town hall representative said.

Cerrado del Águila in Mijas club owner Gabriel Fraile stressed the importance of such initiatives, with the club eagerly collaborating. Registration is available via Vola or the club. More than 50 pairs are registered, and the numbers look like they’ll surpass last year’s 80.

Participants receive welcome packs, with prizes including hotel stays, sports gear, dinners, and a €500 tablet. Afesol helps 1,200 families and daily users.