Kenya's Padel makes strides against Argentine opponents in exhibition match

From left- Kenya and Argentinia team, Senior Padel player Sunil Gidoomal, Prince Hilary Nyakabau Kenyan Pedal Coach, Mundo Padel Director Mariano Sanchez and his 16years old son Valentin Sanchez, Argentinian Division 1 league Padel player in a match at Padel Kenya Sports club during a Six days Padel clinic in Kenya. May 2, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

He underscored the potential for Padel tennis to gain Olympic recognition, citing the burgeoning interest among Kenyan youth.

Mundo Padel Director Mariano Sanchez echoed Chandaria's sentiment, anticipating rapid growth for Padel in Kenya with increased coaching initiatives.

Sanchez's son, Valentin Sanchez, a 16-year-old player in Argentina's Division 1 Padel league, lauded the event as enjoyable and expressed optimism for Padel's expansion in Kenya.

For Padel tennis to thrive among Kenyan youth, stakeholders emphasized the importance of governmental support in infrastructure development and the establishment of sports academies.

These initiatives aim to cultivate a new generation of Padel enthusiasts, fostering a vibrant sporting community in Kenya.

The exhibition match served as a testament to Kenya's burgeoning presence in the global Padel tennis scene, signaling promising prospects for the sport's future in the East African nation.