Adv. Manikrao Kokate was attending the World Padel League in Mumbai on Wednesday, where he watched top international players in action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve seen padel before, and to me, it feels like a wonderful mix between tennis and squash, fast, intense, and thoroughly enjoyable. It\u2019s among the fastest-growing sports in the world, and events like the World Padel League, along with companies such as Iconik Sports & Events, are bringing it into the spotlight in India,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Highlighting that most current players in the tournament are from outside India, the minister expressed confidence in the country\u2019s potential. \u201cWe have the skill and determination in this country to compete internationally. I will be speaking to the ministry about creating dedicated padel facilities so that our youth can train seriously and make India a competitive force in the sport,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With high-speed rallies, deft shot-making, and a charged atmosphere, the World Padel League\u2019s third season has transformed NESCO into a lively hub for the sport. For many spectators, it was their first live experience of padel, and with conversations about infrastructure now reaching the ministry level, it may not be their last.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Highlighting that most current players in the tournament are from outside India, the minister expressed confidence in the country\u2019s potential. \u201cWe have the skill and determination in this country to compete internationally. I will be speaking to the ministry about creating dedicated padel facilities so that our youth can train seriously and make India a competitive force in the sport,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With an extensive broadcast network spanning all continents, the World Padel League Season 3 will bring the excitement and energy of padel to fans around the globe, truly making it a worldwide sporting event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n