Mumbai, August 20, 2026: MS Dhoni’s 7Padel has partnered with Kérastase, the world’s leading luxury professional haircare brand, to launch ‘Padel in Gloss’, a first-of-its-kind women’s padel experience celebrating the growing intersection of sport, confidence, beauty and community in India.
Taking place on 22 August 2026 at Padel360 Privé, Lower Parel, Mumbai, the event brings together female padel players, creators and lifestyle enthusiasts for a day that champions an increasingly important cultural shift: women embracing sport not just as competition, but as a source of confidence, community and self-expression.
As one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and one of the few sports emerging in India with significant female participation, padel is quickly becoming a platform for women to build connections, challenge themselves and discover new ways to stay active. Through Padel in Gloss, Kérastase and 7Padel MS Dhoni aim to celebrate this momentum while creating a space where performance and personal expression can coexist.
At the heart of the partnership is Kérastase’s Gloss Absolu, the brand’s anti-frizz range formulated to keep hair frizz-free, glossy and bouncy despite humidity and an active lifestyle. While the event will include an immersive product experience, the broader ambition is to contribute to a larger conversation around confidence, self-belief and women’s participation in sport.
Anjali Pai, Brand GM, Kérastase India, said: “At Kérastase, we’ve always believed that confidence has the power to transform how women show up in whatever they do. Hair plays a big role in what a woman feels about herself. With this insight and the growing popularity of Padel as a sport, we designed “Padel in Gloss” exclusively for women to celebrate movement, ambition, community and self-expression. Our theme is ‘Gloss On. Game On.’; which is ultimately much more than hair or sport. It’s about feeling ready to take on whatever matters most to you.”
The event aims to leave women with the message – ‘Gloss On. Game On’. Gloss On reflects the act of self-care and Game On symbolizes a woman putting her best foot forward beyond sport, to personal growth, wellness, career aspirations and everyday victories.
Jigar Doshi, Co-Founder, 7Padel, said: “We are witnessing a remarkable rise in women’s participation in padel across India. What makes the sport unique is that it combines competition with community, making it highly accessible and social. Through Padel in Gloss, we’re creating a platform that celebrates not only athletic performance but also the confidence, friendships and personal journeys that develop around the game. Together with Kérastase, we’re excited to contribute to the growing culture of women’s padel in India.”
The event will unfold in two phases. The first half of the day will feature a women’s-only tournament with over 40 players competing across multiple categories in a celebration of participation, athleticism and community. Later in the evening, the venue will transform into a creator and lifestyle experience, bringing together athletes, creators and members of Mumbai’s social and wellness communities through curated sport, beauty and cultural experiences.
About 7Padel: 7Padel, backed by cricket icon and former Indian captain MS Dhoni, is a leading padel venue management and community platform in India, focused on creating high-quality, professionally managed padel experiences and building a connected player community. With 50+ owned and/or managed centres across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai and Delhi, and expansion planned across Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Kochi, 7Padel focuses on maintaining consistent standards across infrastructure, operations, coaching, events and technology. As a key part of Padel Park India’s 360° padel ecosystem, 7Padel is contributing to the sport’s growth by making padel more accessible while developing a structured, high-quality ecosystem for players across the country.
About Kérastase: Kérastase is the world’s leading luxury professional haircare brand. Kérastase India continues to redefine the luxury haircare landscape by offering bespoke, high-performance regimens tailored to individual scalp and hair needs. Combining cutting-edge scientific innovation with exclusive salon expertise and immersive digital experiences, the brand empowers consumers across the country to elevate their haircare journey through sophisticated rituals, personalized diagnostics, and transformative, salon-grade results. Learn more on www.kerastase.in
