Behind the scenes of the broadcasts Premier Padel with Irene Gómez

A now familiar voice on broadcasts of Premier Padel in Spanish, Irene Gomez She defines herself first and foremost as a storyteller. Her role, she explains, is not limited to describing what happens on the ground, but to tell a storyby giving the viewer the necessary keys to understand the players, the contexts and the stakes.

"Once we're live, the goal is to get to know the players through data and statistics, so that this information reaches the viewer as accurately as possible," she explains. Behind the microphone, the work is constant, demanding, and sometimes more complex than it seems.

To evoke emotion, even when the match doesn't produce it

Irene Gómez emphasizes a fundamental aspect of her profession: Each match is a different worldSome matches are highly anticipated, fueled by intense excitement, but don't always live up to expectations in terms of the quality of play. Conversely, other, less publicized encounters can reveal unexpected intensity.

“There are matches where what happens in the 20x10 doesn't give you that much. In those cases, you have to build something,” she explains. That's where the groundwork becomes crucial: statistics, player history, and contextual elements allow you to create a narrative thread and to maintain the viewer's interest.

This management of emotion is never linear. It fluctuates according to the interactions, the high points, the low points. The challenge, according to her, is to find a form of emotional regularity, without overacting or fading into the background.

Behind the scenes of the broadcasts Premier Padel with Irene Gomez and Alex Prévert

An egalitarian approach, from the number one player to the unknown player

Unlike many consultants from the highest level, Irene Gómez was not a professional player. She readily admits this. While she has played padel and knows some players, she states that this does not influence its editorial treatment in any way.

“I treat everyone the same, whether it’s the world number one or a player ranked beyond 100th,” she says. For lesser-known players, the work is even more demanding: it requires more research, digging deeper, investigating, in order to present them to the public. the person he sees on the field, and not just its ranking.

Constantly questioning oneself

Irene Gómez admits that she long avoided listening to herself again. A human reflex, but one she now considers a mistake. "You have to listen to yourself to learn," she acknowledges. Now, she takes the time to review certain recordings, especially when the feeling wasn't entirely satisfactory.

After the first day of the Finals, for example, she deliberately chose to rewatch the commentary of the matches in order to identify potential areas for improvement. She considers this approach essential for progress, despite her already considerable experience.

At only 30 years old, she has already accumulated numerous broadcasts in tennis and padel, on major rounds as well as early rounds, which allows him to tackle very different contexts.

An already rich career in sports media

Irene Gómez says she is aware of how lucky she has been so far. At her age, she has already worked for leading groups such as Mediaset, DAZN ou Movistar Plusbefore joining the circuit Premier Padel.

“I feel very privileged,” she confides, while remaining realistic about the road ahead. She still has many dreams. In tennis, she would like to travel more and commentate at Wimbledon, having already experienced Roland-Garros. In padel, one goal stands out clearly.

A dream that remains intact: to commentate on a World Cup final

Although she has already participated in broadcasts of major events, Irene Gómez has one regret: not having commentated on a World Championship finalHaving been present at ranking matches and during the early stages, she believes that a world final would represent a particularly strong emotional milestone.

"A world championship is very different. It's something very emotional," she explains, emphasizing the collective and symbolic dimension of this type of competition.

Discreet, demanding and deeply committed to sports storytelling, Irene Gómez continues to forge her path, microphone in hand, with a clear conviction: Padel isn't just about winning points, it's about stories..

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