Weekly News Roundup: Courts Unveiling Everywhere (Not Just in the US)
This week shows just how big the footprint is getting.
This week’s stories make one thing clear: Padel isn’t just a U.S. buzzword. It’s a global movement reshaping local communities. From Florence to Tucuman, Delhi to Australia, new courts are rising with purpose. These aren’t vanity projects. They’re cultural anchors, social experiments, and signals of momentum. Let’s get into the headlines.
Yerba Buena Launches Four Premium Padel Courts at Las Cañas
The Las Cañas complex in Tucuman has officially opened four state-of-the-art padel courts, drawing praise from local athletes and sports fans. The courts boast professional-grade design and lighting, elevating the region’s sports infrastructure. Attendees at the launch included former tennis pro Mercedes Paz, hockey standout Carolina Vanni, and retired golfer Andres “Pigu” Romero—each lending star power to the occasion.
- Read more on Footboom
Where to Play Padel in Florence: A City Guide
Florence has quietly become a Padel hotspot, with public-access courts spread across the city and nearby towns. From the legacy-rich Padel Firenze by Olympus to the innovative Padel Hidron SPH with ties to Spector Padel House, players have no shortage of options. Locations like Porta Romana Padel Club, Chimera Club, and Bpadel Firenze offer lessons, tournaments, and even pickleball alternatives—catering to all levels and preferences.
- Read more on The Florentine
Padel vs Pickleball: The Battle for Australia's Next Favorite Sport
In Australia’s growing racket sport landscape, padel is carving out space alongside pickleball. While pickleball continues to win fans, padel’s athletic intensity and glass-walled courts offer a more dynamic, sport-driven experience. Celebrities like Darren McMullen have gone all-in, launching multiple padel venues. Even amid playful rivalry, both sports are drawing diverse players and sparking a new kind of athletic tribalism.
- Read more on The Guardian
Empower Australia Initiative to Boost Women’s Participation in Padel
Padel Australia has partnered with Empower Padel to launch a series of female-focused events starting this July in Canberra. These gatherings are designed to make padel more accessible to women, offering entry-level coaching, casual play, and networking opportunities. The campaign aims to build confidence and community while opening more pathways for women in both recreational and competitive levels of the sport.
- Read more on Ministry of Sport
The Good Club Expands with Padel Projects in Delhi and Chandigarh
India’s The Good Club is ramping up efforts to grow padel nationwide, announcing new developments in Delhi and New Chandigarh. Co-founded by Pranav and Aashana Mehra, the club is blending wellness, sport, and community. With celebrities like Dino Morea and Sonam Kapoor embracing padel, the club’s Good Club Padel League is gaining momentum. Plans for international expansion are underway, positioning the brand as a key player in the global padel ecosystem.
- Read more on Financial Express
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As Padel plants roots in cities like Florence, Tucuman, Delhi, and beyond, it’s proving itself as more than just a passing wave. It’s a sport rewriting its map, one court at a time. At Padel Mecca, we’ll be here tracking every drop shot, grand opening, and grassroots shift as it happens.
See you next week.
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