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Messi and Alcaraz love it, now padel takes step closer to Olympics

Officials say padel’s Asian Games debut is a step toward Olympic inclusion as the sport reaches 38 million players worldwide.

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Padel, a cross between tennis and squash on courts surrounded by glass walls, is played by an estimated 38 million people and has ambitions to become a major global sport. It took another step towards that goal at the Asian Games in Nagoya after being added to the continent's biggest sporting spectacular as a medal event. After winning her opening match with doubles partner Danna Abad, Philippines player Joshea Malazarte told AFP: "Padel in Euro…

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France24 broke the news in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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