by Minter Dial | Jul 3, 2025 | Digital Transformation, Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast, Sports
The Explosive Growth of Padel in London: A Deep Dive London’s urban sports landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with the rapid rise of padel taking center stage. This racquet sport, often described as a mix between tennis and squash, has captured...
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 | 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 | Nov 20, 2024 | Joy of Padel, Mental Health, Padel
The Joy of Padel podcast with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20) In this episode of “The Joy of Padel,” I have the pleasure of speaking with Calle Åkesson, the General Secretary of the Swedish Padel Federation. Calle shares his personal journey from being a sports...
by Minter Dial | Aug 14, 2024 | Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Pablo Carro (JOPS02E13) In the latest episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Pablo Carro, co-founder of Playtomic and a passionate padel player. Pablo shared his journey from being a tennis enthusiast to becoming a key figure in the padel...
