Its stadiums are published in the Kingdom..a new game is sweeping Saudi Arabia

Just six months after the game was introduced in Saudi Arabia, 20 locations have been established across the kingdom's capital to meet the growing demand for the game that blends tennis and squash.

Although Riyadh has around 20 padel pitches, players still need to book in advance to ensure they and their group find a venue.

The sites offer private training and outdoor and indoor air-conditioned playgrounds, built to avoid the city's summer heat.

Spain's padel coach Oscar Durta said: "I'm one of the padel coaches here at the (Badel Rush), from Spain, and I want to say that I'm really amazed at the speed with which the sport has developed here in Saudi Arabia compared to Spain where it took five to 10 years, and here in Within six months, the game had spread very quickly.”

Regarding the challenges they face due to the high temperatures, Dorta said, “As you can see, one of the biggest challenges we face in Saudi Arabia is the temperatures, so we have these stadiums inside with air conditioning, so everyone has a chance to enjoy sports in this temperature, and some coaches like Playing here indoors to develop their performance and improve their skills in the paddock.”

Concerning the game, Saudi citizen Ahmed Al-Suwailem said, “The game is very easy. You play it indoors or outside, especially in the weather, summer and heat. We play it indoors, thank God. Now, our merchants have many investors who are sitting and opening in Riyadh in particular, and in most regions of the Kingdom every week, two stadiums, This is as you see us sitting and playing comfortably inside, and the temperature outside is 45 degrees Celsius.”

Saudi citizen Ahmed Al-Najem believes that the game is attractive and easy to learn.

He explained, “The most important reasons for the spread of the game are that it is very interesting and easy to learn. Riyadh has more than 20 stadiums, but to get a reservation, it is difficult and you have to book early, but what makes the game very popular and has a great demand is that it does not need high fitness, very fun and a large group that is possible in Anytime they go and play this game.”

The paddock is a sport that uses rackets and is usually played in pairs with a ball similar to a tennis ball.

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