Padel news: Three reasons why padel is the perfect sport for busy adults looking to decompress
Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world and the best way to catch up with friends, get in your recommended exercise, and de-stress from the mundane routine of life.
After all, many of us have a schedule that requires you to squint in order to try and find some freedom – to the point where making time for things feels like a second job.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire explains why padel is the perfect pastime for busy adults.
Padel news: Aimee Gibson moves to career-high world number 81 after impressive FIP title hat-trick
The CUPRA FIP Tour returned to the main stage in Bahrain with the FIP Bronze BBK Manama II, where British number one Aimee Gibson (81) secured her third-consecutive win with Spanish partner Alba Pérez (74), ultimately inching the rising star upwards in padel world rankings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya takes a look at the Briton’s journey.
Padel news: From Marbella and Sotogrande to Dubai, here are the world’s most stunning padel courts
There are over 70,000 padel courts in the world today – some are basic, some are luxurious, and some are simply breathtaking.
Despite padel only becoming popular a few short years ago, investment into courts has skyrocketed over the course of 2025.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire lists the four most aesthetically pleasing padel courts in the world.
Padel news: The past, present and future of the sport in the UK as grassroots enthusiasm grows
After a rapid rise in popularity across the United Kingdom, padel has become the favourite sporting pastime for many Britons.
Notably, over £6 million has been invested by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to promote the sport.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire explores the history of padel in the UK and considers its future.
Chief padel addict Andi Neugarten-Maio talks 6LoveSports and female padel, says, ‘It’s a way of connecting’
Gender disparity has always been an issue in professional sports. Tennis, football, and athletics have all faced issues with gender equality.
Padel, on the other hand, is embracing and calling for women’s involvement in the sport. Investment in female padel is growing from grassroots to professional.
Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire sat down with one of the biggest names helping bring female padel to the forefront - Andi Neugarten-Maio.
“Visibility and recognition” – the growing investment in women’s padel
The WTA Finals are underway, marking the end of the 2024/25 tennis season.
This year’s circuit has produced plenty of thrilling matches and stories, from young prodigy Victoria Mboko’s meteoric rise, to Coco Gauff’s domination on hard courts, and Aryna Sabalenka’s consistent, impressive form - writes Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire.
The Riyadh Open also marks the second year of a three-year deal with the Saudi Tennis Federation to host the WTA Finals in the Middle East.
Heineken become the global drinks partner for Premier Padel from 2026
The rise of professional padel has been unmatched. In 2023, professional padel was worth €2 billion, and that number is estimated to rise by the end of 2025.
The sport’s top players are becoming icons in their own right, and major brands are noticing.
The Spanish padel equipment NOX received a recent €1.9 million investment from Oaskley Capital.
Millions are being poured into the fastest growing sport, and Heineken is the latest to toss their hat into the glassed ring.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire explores the deal.
What Spain’s dominance in Padel says about football’s debate between culture and investment
It has often been said, mainly by American sports commentators, that if the United States invested as much time and money in football (soccer) as it does in the NFL, the country could compete more effectively. And by compete they mean for the World Cup title.
It is a debate that has been had for years, and while many have dismissed the claim, could they actually compete? More investment means more success, right?
Looking at Spain's dominance in Padel, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire will try to get to the bottom of the age-old question: Is success in football based on culture or financial backing?
Anglo-American Padel Cup: Sports News Blitz speak to co-founder of the first-ever UK vs US Padel Competition
At the inaugural Anglo American Padel Cup, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire sat down with one of its co-founders, Bill Ulman, to discuss how the tournament came to be and the future of British and American padel.
First-ever Padel Irish Open announces title sponsorship
The Padel Irish Open has announced Hiscox as its title sponsor of the 2025 tournament, which is set to take place at Padel LK in Limerick between 12 and 16 November.
Hiscox has thus become the first-ever title sponsor of a professional padel event in the country. Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya explores...
Padel news: Team USA beat Team GB to win inaugural Anglo-American Padel Cup in London
In a north London padel club, Team USA beat Team GB to lift the first-ever Anglo-American Padel Cup trophy and officially ignite the two nations’ transcontinental rivalry in the sport.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire, who was on hand to witness it all, shares an analysis of the action and contemplates what it means going forward.
Padel news: Britain and America poised for big arrival on world stage ahead of inaugural Anglo American Padel Cup
The UK’s most significant padel moment yet finally arrives, as London prepares to host two of the world’s most storied sporting nations for transatlantic padel triumph.
64 of Britain and America’s elite players are set to compete across Open and Age Group categories as Anglo American Padel Cup follows in the footsteps of the historic British and American sports rivalry.
Padel news: Pakistan set to host its first international padel tournament in October
Pakistan is set to make history later this month as it welcomes its first-ever international padel tournament.
Here, Sports News Blitz's Shameeka Voyiya looks at how the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Grand Slam is bringing global competition to Karachi’s Legends Arena.
Padel news - Jurgen Klopp set to bring padel to Liverpool
Padel was an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s management at Liverpool. The German manager introduced the sport to the AXA Training Centre before its rise in popularity.
“Besides football, [padel is] the best game I ever played”, said the former Liverpool head coach.
Padel returns to its birthplace in a tournament for the Premier Padel tour
Padel is set to return to the very birthplace of the sport for the final stages of the Premier Padel tour.
All quarter-final and final matches of the tournament will be played in Acapulco, Mexico, and will be shown exclusively on Red Bull TV from November 28 to 30.
Before we get there, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire takes a look at where the tour will be headed before its inaugural return.
Start-up company raises $10m to support padel growth in the US
Epic Padel is aiming to invest in the growth of the sport in the US by developing tech-enabled clubs and a range of strategic investments.
Virginia-based padel club operator and investment company, Epic Padel, recently secured an oversubscribed $10 million seed round to launch its first US clubs, including ventures across the global padel ecosystem, according to a report by Forbes.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya explores how the funding could accelerate the sport’s expansion and reshape its accessibility in the US.
Padel news: How the powerhouse sport is taking over luxury hotels
Luxury hotels are known for their discretion, high-profile guest list and top-of-the-range amenities and for a while, tennis was the go-to sport for these hotels.
Well-kept grass tennis courts showed a level of exclusivity that only these high-end hotels could offer. The exclusiveness of the sport matched the allure of the hotels.
Tennis and luxury hotels became an inseparable pair, like a couple of popular high school girls.
But just like high school, popularity does not last forever, and so when a cooler and more youthful sport entered the conversation, luxury hotels had to switch sides.
Courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire, here’s how padel, arguably the fastest-growing sport on the planet, is replacing tennis in luxury hotels.
Padel news: Jimmy Butler, Owen Wilson headline Reserve Padel’s exhibition event in New York
NBA legend Jimmy Butler and Hollywood actor Owen Wilson were amongst the main attractions at Reserve Padel’s special event on Saturday 6 September, which featured a star-studded mix of athletes and celebrities.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reviews the action.
Padel news: Manchester Utd, Liverpool and the Premier League teams embracing padel in training
Having already successfully infiltrated tennis, padel is now working its way into every other sport – and football is the next target.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire explains how your favourite teams are connected to the world’s fastest-growing sport.
Padel news: Man United looks to build new padel courts - Can the sport overthrow tennis as the king of racket sports?
Padel’s growth does not seem to be slowing down - and it is starting to seep into the game of football.
As part of a £50million facelift of Carrington Training Centre, Manchester United are aiming to build new padel courts on the site.
Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire assesses the news surrounding padel’s integration with football.