The last few years have seen padel and pickleball taking everyone by storm. Older age groups, especially, find padel challenging enough but not as punishing as football, kickboxing, boxing or tennis.

Padel tennis is the fastest-growing sport globally. Over 30 million people play the game worldwide, and the number is growing at a rate of approximately five million per year. Here in Ireland, its ...

Compared to tennis or pickleball, the sport’s smaller courts and longer rallies increase aerobic engagement and decision-making without sharply raising physical strain. In padel, enclosed courts keep ...