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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Lily James, Andy Murray and a million Britons: padel's rise nears milestone

Padel's popularity in the UK surged to nearly a million players in 2025, driven by accessibility and celebrity endorsements.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Miami

You don't feel intimidated walking into a padel club': can British tennis embrace its upstart cousin?

Padel's rapid growth contrasts with tennis's reluctance to embrace it, creating tension in the sporting community.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lily James, Andy Murray and a million Britons: padel's rise nears milestone

Padel's popularity in the UK surged to nearly a million players in 2025, driven by accessibility and celebrity endorsements.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Women poised to take India sports to the next level

Rising female participation and visible role models are increasing India's competitiveness and success across a broad range of sports beyond cricket.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Moving communities report urges government to back gyms and leisure centres ahead of autumn budget

A major new report from Sport England and 4Global has strengthened calls for the Government to increase support for gyms, swimming pools and public leisure centres in the forthcoming Autumn Budget, warning that the sector is delivering billions in social value despite operating under severe financial pressure. The annual Moving Communities report highlights the critical role these facilities play in improving national health and wellbeing, with public leisure centres contributing an estimated £3.63 billion in social value between April 2024 and March 2025.
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