The China Padel Tour CPT-250, also the 2024 Hunan Padel Tour, kicked off in Changsha on November 23. The competition attracted players from all over the world.

Padel, an emerging and niche racket sport, originated in Mexico and has since developed in Spain. Easy to access and learn, and suitable for all ages, padel is one of the fastest-growing emerging sports in the world in recent years. Padel—a sport that promotes health for all—has sparked a global fitness craze. The influence of this new movement is reflected not only in the field of sports but also in positive impacts on social and cultural sectors.

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The photos above were taken by Yu Shaojie from Changsha Evening News.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen

Chinese source: Changsha Evening News