NOSSA x Rio Hanif

Renewed partnership with one of Britain’s most exciting up and coming padel players

At NOSSA, we back players who are building something real. Not just on match day, but in the hours nobody sees. Training blocks, travel, tournaments, and the discipline it takes to keep improving week after week.

That is why we are proud to announce we have renewed our sponsorship agreement with Rio Hanif.

Rio is an up and coming GB padel player and one of the most promising talents on the UK padel scene right now. This renewed partnership is about continuity, trust, and building long term.

Rio is choosing the NOSSA CORE Racket on his own back

One of the most important parts of this partnership is also the simplest.

Rio has chosen to play with the NOSSA CORE Racket. This is not a paid endorsement. It is not a forced switch. He is using it because he genuinely rates it.

For NOSSA, that matters. It is proof our equipment is being built to a standard that stands up at the highest levels, under real pressure, in real competitive environments.

His target: Top 10 GB by the end of 2026

Rio is not vague about where he is going.

He plans to break into the Top 10 GB by the end of 2026. That is a serious goal, and we believe he has the talent and work rate to make it happen.

Over the next year, Rio will be competing in Grade 1 and Grade 2 tournaments across the UK, putting himself in the strongest possible environments and earning ranking points the hard way.

He also plans to train in Spain to sharpen his game, gain more exposure to elite level intensity, and bring that learning back into his tournament schedule.

Why this partnership matters for NOSSA

NOSSA is built around community, but we take performance just as seriously.

When we develop products, we do not build for one type of player. We care about feedback from all levels.

Beginners
Intermediates
Advanced players
Coaches
And high level competitors

That feedback loop is how products get better. Rio is a key part of that loop.

Stay tuned for what is coming next

We are working on new product development for the future, and Rio will be closely involved as that progresses. More details soon.

For now, we are proud to have him on board again and grateful that he trusts NOSSA moving forward.

Rio is one to watch in 2026. And we are right behind him.

Follow Rio: @rioh_18