A Mexican sports craze labelled one of the fastest-growing activities in the world is to see its first indoor complex hit the county. Residents will soon be able to play at a padel centre on an industrial estate in Ashford after eye-catching plans were revealed. The game, which started in Acapulco, Mexico in 1969, became popular throughout South America and Spain and has now taken Britain by storm with huge demand for memberships of clubs. Normally played in doubles, it is considered less intense than conventional tennis and is suitable for all age groups. Using a smaller racket, the lighter-w…
