Padel makes Asian Games debut, steps closer to Olympic inclusion
Most outlets highlighted the debut of padel at the Asian Games and the sport's growing global interest, particularly due to its popularity among high-profile athletes like Lionel Messi and Carlos Alcaraz. Arab News Pakistan and Daily Times both led with the celebrity endorsements and the potential for Olympic inclusion, though Daily Times briefly mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo’s interest as well.
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Messi and Alcaraz love it, now padel takes step closer to Olympics
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Carlos Alcaraz are all obsessed with it, and on Monday the fast-growing racquet sport of padel made its Asian Games debut with officials hoping a place at the Olympics is getting closer. Padel, a cross between tennis and squash on courts surrounded by glass walls, is played by an estimated […]
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Messi and Alcaraz love it, now padel takes step closer to Olympics
Padel debuted at the Asian Games, capturing the interest of stars like Lionel Messi and Carlos Alcaraz. Officials are hopeful the sport may soon appear in the Olympics.
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