In Normandy, the dynamic padel is working. Projects are multiplying in the region, such as the one that has just been launched in Lisieux.

Le padel grows in Normandy

Olivier Halbout, President of the Normandy League expressed his wish to us a few months ago, to develop the padel in his region. To achieve this, the organization of tournaments and the training of players are essential, as is the creation of fields.

Last Thursday, the president of the FFT Gilles Moretton and the former tennis player Henri Leconte came to accompany the launch of the projet padel in the Bielman stadium at TCA Lisieux Tennis. The objective is the development of three tracks of padel, planned for the end of 2023. These new courts will replace one of the club's four tennis courts. " The image of tennis has changed. Our sport is more and more accessible to all and we are gaining licensees. THE padel will accentuate this phenomenon. Lisieux made the right choice by betting on this activity “, said Gilles Moretton.

A project in line with the ambitions of the FFT

The land project in Lisieux testifies to the ambitions of the federation which wishes more than ever to develop this booming practice via its affiliated and authorized clubs. The FFT has adopted an ambitious strategy, since 2022, with the objective of creating 2000 pitches in France by 2024.

Last year, the projects padel have multiplied, more fields, more players, more clubs: the curves begin to be exponential. The year 2023 could be the start of a new era in the French market.

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

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