In July 2024 Uganda got its first ever Padel courts as the Herman Padel Center opened its doors in Nsambya, Kampala. What is Padel? Padel (Spanish: pádel) is a racket and ball sport, which is played in an enclosed field or cage. It is mainly played with four players, where a ball, similar to a tennis ball, has to be played over a net with a racket. It looks like a combination of tennis and squash. The playing field is about 25% smaller than a tennis court.