ELEVATE YOUR GAME IN PARADISE
LUX PADEL Professional, Bastien Faoro Arrives at Veligandu Maldives
Imagine perfecting your padel or pickleball skills surrounded by swaying palms, and the gentle rhythm of island life. This December, Veligandu Maldives invites guests to experience exactly that with the arrival of Bastien Faoro, LUX PADEL Professional, who will be in residence from December 16 for 45 days.
This exclusive sporting residency brings world-class padel tennis and pickleball coaching to our natural island. Whether you are stepping onto the court for the first time or refining a competitive edge, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
MEET BASTIEN FAORO – INTERNATIONAL PADEL & PICKLEBALL PROFESSIONAL
At just 28 years old, Bastien Faoro has established himself as one of France’s most dynamic Padel and pickleball professionals. Currently ranked number 148 in French Padel, with a career-high ranking of number 14 nationally, Bastien has also competed on the FIP World Tour, with international tournament experience spanning Australia, Tunisia, and Monaco.
His career highlights include serving as a sparring partner to the world’s number 40 Padel player, as well as coaching at elite destinations across the French Riviera and Australia. Fluent in both French and English, Bastien is celebrated for his high-energy coaching style, technical precision, and warm, guest-focused approach.
What truly sets him apart is his ability to tailor each session to the individual, ensuring every player not only improves, but genuinely thrives on court.
WORLD-CLASS COACHING, TAILORED TO YOU
During his time at Veligandu Maldives, Bastien will offer a full range of private and group padel tennis and pickleball experiences, designed for all skill levels.
Private Padel Lessons
Available daily from 09:00 to 21:00, tailored to beginners, intermediate players, and advanced competitors seeking to sharpen strategy and technique.
Private Pickleball Lessons
Available daily from 09:00 to 21:00, focusing on fundamentals, tactical play, and confidence on court.
Complimentary Padel Clinic
Every Wednesday from 17:30 to 18:30, offering a fun and engaging introduction to padel, along with key technical insights.
Whether you are looking for focused one-on-one coaching or a social, energetic group session, Bastien’s programs promise a memorable and motivating experience.
PLAY, IMPROVE, AND BE INSPIRED
There is something uniquely powerful about learning a sport in a setting as extraordinary as Veligandu. With lush greenery surrounding the courts and the Indian Ocean just few steps away, every session becomes more than a lesson. It becomes a highlight of your island escape.
From discovering the joy of padel and pickleball for the first time to elevating your competitive game, Bastien’s residency offers the perfect balance of luxury, sport, and inspiration.
BOOK YOUR COURT TIME TODAY
Spaces are limited during this exclusive residency. For more information and to secure your sessions with Bastien Faoro, log in to the Veligandu Mobile App and book your preferred lessons.
Join us on the courts and elevate your game in paradise. This is padel and pickleball at Veligandu Maldives, redefined.
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