Life & LeisureAug 9, 2026 – 5.00amAbdullah Nouh is chief executive of Mecca Property Group, a property advisory firm. He lives in Melbourne.How did you start playing padel?A few of my friends introduced me to padel while I was in Doha, Qatar, in January. They invited me to a game, and after that first session, I was hooked. I remember thinking, “This is an amazing sport.” It was easy to pick up, competitive and, importantly, much easier on my knees than other sports I’ve played.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles