Padel began in Acapulco, Mexico, in the late ’60s when a wealthy businessman wanted to build a home tennis court but was short on space. It caught on with his Spanish friends, and by the early ´70s, the game had found its way to Marbella, Spain, where it was an instant hit. Not long after that, it was being played throughout Latin America. 

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The Argentinians and the Spaniards have a strong dominance on the International stage, but other countries are vying for the podium. 

 

In the last decade, Padel has taken the world by storm and developed a strong presence throughout Europe, Africa, the UK, and the Middle East. It is the fastest-growing sport in the world. Played in over 90 countries by over 25 million people. 

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Padel Ontario was founded to encourage and assist with the establishment of a strong Padel community in the Province. Through the alliance of Padel Canada, we will continue to foster relations with the global Padel community and the International Padel Federation.