• Inside the Swedish Padel Boom with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20)

  • Nov 20 2024
  • Length: 38 mins
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Inside the Swedish Padel Boom with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20)

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  • In this episode of "The Joy of Padel," I have the pleasure of speaking with Calle Åkesson, the General Secretary of the Swedish Padel Federation. Calle shares his personal journey from being a sports enthusiast to playing a pivotal role in the development of padel in Sweden. He talks about the sport's rapid growth during the pandemic and the current phase of consolidation. Calle emphasizes the importance of collaboration between commercial venues and nonprofit clubs to promote padel effectively. We also discuss Sweden's efforts to nurture top players and the unique culture of padel, which combines individual skill with teamwork. Calle's insights provide a fascinating look into the evolving landscape of padel in Sweden and the federation's mission to expand the sport at all levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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