Florencia Guerra Sodero Barred From National Teams Through 2029
Florencia Guerra Sodero faces a three-year ban from all national padel teams and delegations following an online post containing antisemitic statements, tn.com.ar reported. The Asociación de Pádel Argentino (APA) formalized the disciplinary action through a directive resolution dated October 19, 2026, keeping the amateur player from Córdoba out of international competition until December 31, 2029.
The controversy began when Guerra Sodero celebrated her selection for the national squad on Instagram by attaching a public survey featuring an exclusionary phrase regarding Jewish people. Although the athlete deleted the post hours later, the content triggered widespread public backlash, a formal complaint from the Delegación de Asociaciones Israelitas Argentinas (DAIA), and condemnation from the Comité Olímpico Argentino.
Resolution 1/2026 and the FIP Code Violations
The APA directorate officially sanctioned the player under Resolución de Comisión Directiva N.º 1/2026, concluding that the facts were firmly established during the investigation. The disciplinary tribunal found Guerra Sodero in violation of articles 11.1 (subsections g and m) of the International Padel Federation (FIP) Disciplinary Code, alongside article 4.3 of the FIP Ethical Code.
Infobae reported that the ruling permanently subsumed an earlier provisional suspension issued on September 23, 2026, confirming her definitive removal from the squad slated for the 2026 Pan American Amateur Tournament in Asunción, Paraguay. The APA emphasized in its legal considerations that the sporting penalty carries no weight regarding potential criminal liability in ordinary courts.
Guerra Sodero Expresses Remorse for Her Actions
Faced with mounting repercussions, Guerra Sodero released a public statement expressing remorse for her actions. “I deeply lament the damage, pain, and indignation generated.”
The DAIA welcomed the disciplinary decision, reiterating that antisemitism and all forms of discrimination remain fundamentally incompatible with the dignity of sport. Meanwhile, Infobae noted that prior online remarks from the player had also drawn severe criticism after she responded angrily to a statement by the DAIA condemning a political figure’s comments on the Shoá.
Córdoba Federation Evaluates Further Regional Restrictions
Article 6 of the APA resolution formally notified the Federación de Pádel de la Provincia de Córdoba—the regional entity where the player maintains her institutional affiliation—delegating authority to determine whether additional penalties apply within the local circuit. As a result, the provincial federation will evaluate further restrictions on her participation in regional tournaments across Córdoba.
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