What is the fastest-growing sport in the world?
Hint: It’s not pickleball.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, TODAY.com is spotlighting padel — a sport that has exploded on the international scene and is growing across the U.S.
“For me, padel is a way to celebrate the strength and talent of women in sports, and to showcase the passion and pride of Latin American athletes on a global stage,” Camila Ramme Coellar, the No. 1 padel player in Mexico, tells TODAY.com.
“It’s about breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation to dream big.”
Camila Ramme Coellar is the No. 1 padel player in Mexico, where the sport was invented. Courtesy Camila Ramme Coellar
The sport celebrates strategy, quick reflexes and teamwork over pure power — making it one of the most inclusive sports today,