A hybrid between tennis and squash, padel has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, played by over 30 ...

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has given his verdict on the rising popularity of alternate racquet sports padel and pickleball.

If there’s one sport you might have heard about from your friend, housemate, colleague or new acquaintance you met at the bar twenty minutes ago, it’s padel. The cross between tennis and squash is all ...

Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world in terms of numbers playing. According to the governing body, the International Padel Federation (FIP), padel is now played by around 25 ...

Since picking up a padel racket in July 2022, Kearsney Raine Cross has evolved into a talented presence in the sport, making waves within the Double Trouble League and competing across mixed and ...

AIE2025 is bringing the action both on and off the conference floor! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or looking for a fun new way to connect with fellow delegates, we’ve got two exciting sporting ...

The African National Congress has threatened the Democratic Alliance to get the Economic Freedom Fighters to side with them for a VAT increase The Government of National Unity parties are expected to ...

While club and bar patrons found their rhythm on the dance floors of Cape Town’s busiest party hub, some of the finest Padel players in the Mother City showcased their fancy footwork just a few ...

Avoid upfront costs when first playing padel, with a ‘try before you buy’ approach. “If you are starting out, you can rent a racquet and your normal trainers will work fine. Once the padel ...

Padel courts are often found in affluent areas in South Africa, and the sport is seen as one for the athletic and upwardly mobile - unavailable to the broader community. With it touted to become ...

Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has spent a decade reporting on the South African political landscape, crime and social issues. He spent 10 years working for a community newspaper before ...