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Official announcement was made by the VC today!!
For context:
1. Padel is under consideration to be included as a sport in the 2028 LA Olympics. A lot of celebrities are promoting padel, like Nadal, David Beckham etc and Hollywood celebs like Eva Longoria.
https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/padel/not-pickleball-this-racquet-sport-could-make-its-debut-in-2028-los-angeles-olympics-article-116839799
2. Parth Jindal of JSW is investing big time in building padel infrastructure in India , through a company called PadelPark
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/jsw-sports-founder-parth-jindal-invests-in-padelpark-india/articleshow/112744357.cms?from=mdr
3. JGLS and the UAE government had earlier signed an MoU to have padel courts at JGLS (via PadelPark)
https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/markets/strengthening-bonds-through-sports-uae-and-jindal-global-university-collaborate-for-padel-tennis-excellence/ar-BB1kdyLW
The vision for JGLS is as follows:
- Padel enters the Olympics in 2028
- Parth Jindal and PadelPark get a first mover advantage in India and promote the sport
- If 2036 Olympics are held in India, it could be a huge opportunity
- JGLS hops on the bandwagon
- Meanwhile, as a glamorous sport, padel could be popularised among corporates and JGLS students who play padel will stand out
- Sent from my iPhone and typed from the Harbour Bar at the Taj, where I am wearing my new Gucci loafers and Omega watch.
What kind of idiot falls for this ? Do they think their doctor is really good if he hangs out with celebrities instead of treating them? Do they think their accountant is very good if he spends all his time talking about his fancy new house instead of handling their finances?
It’s unfortunate, but there’s a certain class of rich uneducated person who is totally being taken for a ride by this place.
- Law firm owners: Sailing
- Equity partners: Golf
- Non-equity partners: Pickleball
- Managing Associates: Padel
- Senior Associates: Squash
- Experienced associates Tennis
- Noobs: Badminton, cricket, football