It’s a bit like tennis, a bit like squash, played on a small court with oversized plastic ping pong bats. Invented in a Mexican beach resort in the late 60s, padel is now thought to be the world’s fastest growing sport, and it’s a big reason behind the success of Madrid-based Playtomic, a racquet sports booking platform that’s active in 34 countries.
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