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Padel: The Tennis-Squash Hybrid Sport Taking the World by Storm

Padel: The Tennis-Squash Hybrid Sport Taking the World by Storm
Padel Explained: How this tennis‑squash hybrid sport took the world by storm · firstpost.com

Padel is a fun and easy-to-learn racket sport that mixes tennis and squash.

It's played on a smaller court with underhand serves and special rackets.

The game is less competitive and more social, making it great for beginners and experienced players alike.

Padel is becoming very popular worldwide, especially in countries like Spain and Argentina.

There are even talks about including it in the Olympics.

The sport is governed by the International Padel Federation and has many clubs around the world.

Key facts

Inventor
Enrique Corcuera
Year Invented
1968
Court Size
20x10 meters
Serve Style
Underhand
Scoring
Similar to tennis, best-of-three sets
Governing Body
International Padel Federation (FIP)
Olympic Inclusion
Not yet included, push for 2032 Games
Top Country for Padel Clubs
Spain (4575 clubs)

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