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Messi and Alcaraz love it, now padel takes step closer to Olympics

Officials say padel’s Asian Games debut is a step toward Olympic inclusion as the sport reaches 38 million players worldwide.

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Padel, a cross between tennis and squash on courts surrounded by glass walls, is played by an estimated 38 million people and has ambitions to become a major global sport. It took another step towards that goal at the Asian Games in Nagoya after being added to the continent's biggest sporting spectacular as a medal event. After winning her opening match with doubles partner Danna Abad, Philippines player Joshea Malazarte told AFP: "Padel in Euro…

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The first padel tournament in the history of the Asian Games began Monday, September 28 in Nagoya (Japan), an additional recognition mark for this growing popularity snowshoe sport that dreams of...

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France24 broke the news in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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