LTA
In this series on UK padel's gender divide, Empower Padel founder Pepita Stonor shares her journey from noticing the lack of women in 2020 to building a 2,500-strong female community, urging parents and families to help balance participation amid LTA data showing just 30% female players.
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The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has named Spanish padel icon Iciar Montes as its International Performance Coach for the GB women's team. Montes, a former world number one, will work alongside captain Libby Fletcher to enhance British padel development. This appointment follows the addition of Argentine coach Agustin Gomez Silingo to the men's program.
February 07, 2026 00:03