Padel’s Global Rise: 5 Interesting Facts Behind The Rise Of The Racquet Sport
Once confined to Spain and Argentina, padel is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the world—with over 30 million players and 70,000 courts across 150 countries. India, too, is joining the global padel movement, with homegrown infra players like Gallant Sports building courts and the World Padel League set to return to Mumbai in August 2025. Here are five fast facts that explain why padel is quickly becoming everyone’s favourite new sport.
World Padel League Returns To Mumbai With Bigger Teams And Bolder Action In Season 3
After a spectacular India debut in February 2025, the World Padel League is set to return to Mumbai for its third season, promising five days of electrifying padel action from August 12-16 at the Nesco Center. With two new teams joining the fray and international stars lighting up the courts, Season 3 is poised to elevate India’s fast-growing padel scene. Backed by the Indian Padel Federation and managed by Iconik Sports and Events Ltd., the league is shaping up to be a premier sporting spectacle that blends elite competition with immersive fan experiences.