From late-night games to influencer tournaments, padel is more than a sport in Indonesia
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From late-night games to influencer tournaments, padel is more than a sport in Indonesia
By CNA/Ridhwan Siregar
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Indonesia is the 6th fastest growing market for padel in Southeast Asia, according to the country’s sports body Koni.
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About 100 clubs and 350 courts have opened in the country in the last two years.
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Guaranteed prime-time court bookings and weekend slots often require club membership.
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In some parts of Jakarta, new courts are popping up almost every month.
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Social media has certainly fuelled the rise in the game’s popularity, as influencers share match highlights and courtside selfies.
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However for some, the sport represents an expensive and exclusive lifestyle.
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Many are frustrated when public spaces are converted to padel courts.
By CNA/Ridhwan Siregar