by Minter Dial | Sep 19, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Have Bat, Will Travel Padel may be expanding rapidly around the world, but the elite game remains overwhelmingly Spanish and Argentine. The question is no longer whether padel will become international; it is how quickly other nations can build the depth, talent...
by Minter Dial | Jul 1, 2025 | Padel, Sports
Padel, a dynamic racquet sport blending elements of tennis and squash, has experienced explosive growth in the UK. With nearly 900 courts and over 400,000 players nationwide as of 2024, the sport is rapidly embedding itself in the British sporting landscape. Greater...
by Minter Dial | Jun 18, 2025 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Marta Talaván (JOPS03E11) This episode of the Joy of Padel features Marta Talaván, a professional padel player and board member, discussing her journey in the sport. She shares insights into her playing style, the challenges of being a...
by Minter Dial | Feb 26, 2025 | Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Tom Murasawa (JOPS03E02) In this episode of the padel podcast, I chat with Tomaki Murasawa, the coach of Japan’s national padel teams. Tomaki shares his personal journey from tennis to padel, discussing how the sport has evolved in...
by Minter Dial | Dec 18, 2024 | Joy of Padel, Leadership
The Joy of Padel podcast with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22) In this episode of the Joy of Padel, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonas Bjorkman, a renowned tennis player who has embraced the world of padel. Jonas shares his personal journey from tennis to padel,...
