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: 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 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.
Padel news: Padel vs tennis - similarities and differences
Padel is constantly compared to tennis, considering both sports use a racket and have similar-looking courts.
The comparison is understandable, but that is where the similarities end.
How the sports are played and tournaments are organised creates a clear distinction between the two.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire discusses how two of the most popular racket sports differ from one another.
Premier Padel establishes two committees to strengthen governance and global expansion
Premier Padel, the official global professional padel tour, announced on Wednesday the establishment of two new advisory and consultative committees for the men’s and women’s tours.
The move is set to platform the voice of stakeholders, enhance governance, strengthen collaboration, and progress the next phase of global growth in the sport, reports Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.
Padel explainer: How to play the sport and rules of the court
What happens when you combine a green neon ball, a racket and an enclosed court with metal mesh walls? You get the fastest growing sport on the planet - padel.
Viewed as the more accessible cousin to tennis, padel has soared in popularity in recent years.
In the UK alone, LTA Padel reported that over 400,000 adults and juniors played the sport at least once last year.
But for all the other millions who haven’t caught on to the trend, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire goes through all the rules you need to know…
Padel news: Lionel Messi and Stormzy among stars who have invested in fast-growing sport
Padel has exploded in popularity in the past few years, with celebrities, sport stars and influencers taking part in one form or another.
With about 30 million players in 130 countries and an estimated market value of $870 million by 2033, the racket sport is showing impressive economic potential for investors.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya highlights four notable figures who have caught the padel bug.