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

Padel is growing in Normandy

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

Last Thursday,  the president of the FFT Gilles Moretton and the former tennis player Henri Leconte  came to accompany the launch of the  padel project in the Bielman stadium at TCA Lisieux Tennis . The objective is the development of  three padel courts , 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 increasingly accessible to all and we are gaining licensees. Padel will accentuate this phenomenon. Lisieux is making the right choice by focusing 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, padel projects multiplied, more courts, more players, more clubs: the curves are starting to be exponential.  The year 2023 could be the start of a new era in the French market. 

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval ball, round ball and also racket sports, he was bitten by 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 passionate fan of the little yellow ball.

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