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Padel: Why you should try the world’s hottest sport in 2026

Video. Padel: Why you should try the world’s hottest new sport in 2026

Updated: 3 January 2026 - 8:14 GMT+1

From packed clubs in Spain to newly built venues across Europe and beyond, padel is rapidly growing into a global phenomenon.

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