Padel is a racket sport typically played in doubles on an enclosed court roughly a third the size of a tennis court, using solid stringless bats and a low-pressure ball, in which the surrounding glass and mesh walls remain in play. The sport was invented in Mexico in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera and grew especially popular in Spain and Latin America before spreading more widely from the 2010s onward. It is governed internationally by the International Padel Federation and is not part of the Olympic program.
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Originating Region International Governing BodyInternational Padel Federation 1 Classification
Olympic Programme Status Connections
Sources
1. Padel (sport) - Wikipedia
History, invention
The sport was invented in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico, by Enrique Corcuera, after he modified his squash court to incorporate elements of platform tennis.
History, place of invention
The sport was invented in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico, by Enrique Corcuera, after he modified his squash court to incorporate elements of platform tennis.
Infobox, highest governing body
Highest governing body: International Padel Federation (FIP)
entity record, description (olympic-status)
It is governed internationally by the International Padel Federation and is not part of the Olympic program.
Derived From: Tennis, Lead section
is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash
Derived From: Squash, Lead section
is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash
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