Indonesia moves to professionalise padel as sport’s rapid rise fuels demand for licensed coaches, referees

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Padel in Indonesia has enjoyed a strong start but the real test is turning today’s excitement into lasting impact, said observers. JAKARTA: Indonesia is taking a decisive step to turn padel’s viral popularity into a sustainable sport, with the country set to produce its first batch of internationally licensed coaches and referees this year. It marks a milestone for a sport that has exploded across Indonesia in just over two years – especially in the capital Jakarta, where courts and communities