The invention of Padel
In 1969, Enrique and Viviana Corcuera created Padel while on holiday. With millions of players around the world, Padel is now the fastest growing sport on the planet.
Have you ever invented a game to pass the time while on vacation? Well, what if that game became a global sensation?
In 1969, Enrique and Viviana Corcuera created Padel while on holiday. With federations in six continents and millions of players around the world, Padel is now the fastest growing sport on the planet.
Viviana shares her experience with Hunter Charlton. It鈥檚 an Ember Audio production for 成人快手 World Service.
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(Photo: Enrique and Viviana Corcuera pictured in the 1980s. Credit: Viviana Corcuera)
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