Balwin Properties sparks padel revolution in South Africa
Balwin Properties and Padel legend Willy Lahoz have joined forces to usher South Africa into a new era of padel with electrifying matches, coaching clinics, and celebrity showdowns at Thaba Eco Estate.
Willy Lahoz, Jason Heywood, Amber Heywood and Scott Niccolls.
Balwin Properties hosted an electrifying padel tournament at Thaba Eco Estate, heralding a new era for the sport in South Africa, on February 7.
With padel legend Willy Lahoz’s arrival, the event marked a pivotal moment. Lahoz, a two-time world champion, will conduct coaching clinics nationwide over the next year, emphasizing talent development and inclusivity.
The tournament featured exhibition matches and celebrity pairings, showcasing padel’s competitive spirit.
Balwin’s dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle, combined with Lahoz’s expertise, promises an exciting future for padel in South Africa.
Ryan Kalk (MD of Balwin Sport and national sales manager of Balwin Properties), Willy Lahoz (world champion padel player) Steve Brooke (Balwin Properties CEO), Sebastian Brokmann (chief of padel at Balwin Padel) and Jason Blakey-Milner (Cape Town-based and South Africa’s number one padel player).
Reuben Louw and Wendell Bole.
Chrisando Nunes, Nicolaas Van Achterbergh, and Lucas Botha.
Brandon Jardine, Reese Brookes, Michele Brookes and Rita Collaro.
Thuli Nkhambule and Tarryn Boch.
Doreen Blookes and Lise Kluson
Aidan Carrazedo, Andrew Priaste and Matias Parado.
Gareth Dow and Abigail Dow.
Samantha Gray, Rodney Gray, Cheryl Raats and Lisa Sinclair.
Izelle Anderson, Karyn Hambridge and Anna Wysoczarska.
Mathew Whalley, Lise Kluson, Liam Massom and Jonatha Bigham.
Pierre Lejrange and Andrew Borwick.
