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P A D E L

Padel is an exhilarating sport that demands quick decision-making,
offering a mental workout like no other. Not only is it exciting, but it

also serves as a fantastic way to relieve stress and boost your
mood.

One of the best aspects of padel is its social nature. It’s often
S played with a partner, making it a great way to connect with

E others while staying active.

I

B

B The origins of padel are quite
interesting. It all began in 1969 with
O Enrique Corcuera, a Mexican

H businessman with a passion for
tennis. During one of his trips to the

United States, he encountered
S "paddle tennis," a game inspired by

T tennis but played on a smaller court
with a different racket. Corcuera
N brought this game back home and

E refined it into what we now know as Padel is distinct from traditional

D padel. tennis. It’s played on a court
that’s about 25% smaller, usually
U in doubles. The scoring is similar

T to tennis, but the balls used

have slightly less pressure,
S
adding a unique twist to the

game.

Abdulrahman Hafidh Baomar
202320203