Davina Karamoy Addicted to Padel, Becomes a Coach - Can Play Up to Three Times a Day at Different Places

Kapanlagi.com - Padel has become one of the trending sports among the residents of Jakarta and its surroundings. This physical activity, similar to tennis, has successfully made many people obsessed, willing to spend hundreds of thousands just to rent the best courts. Not only ordinary citizens, but also local celebrities are flocking to delve into this sport in their daily lives.

The sport of padel was first discovered in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera in Mexico. It then rapidly developed around the 1970s in Spain and Argentina, becoming the second most popular sport in the Land of Matador. Padel began to be known by the Indonesian public around late 2019 to early 2020, and its popularity has now spread to various cities.

Davina Karamoy is one of the public figures in Indonesia who has caught the addiction to padel. Without holding back, she admits that she has now taken on the role of a coach for this activity through the podcast program GOYANG LIDAH by Praz Teguh. In fact, this actress, known for her roles as a 'homewrecker', has even played padel three times in one day.

1. Making It Fun and Easier to Learn

Davina Karamoy is addicted to playing padel. (credit: youtube.com/@corbuzier)

The excitement offered by padel sports makes Davina Karamoy really enjoy this sport from Mexico. Besides making her feel happy, padel is considered a sport that is much easier to learn compared to tennis for the star of IPAR ADALAH MAUT. According to her, other women will also like padel because the technique of hitting the ball with the racket resembles badminton at first glance, as it is not difficult.

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"Tennis tuh I could learn for 5 months lah I just felt, 'Oh, I found the form now.' But for padel, it seems like someone who is playing padel for the first time already can hit the ball. It’s like playing badminton aja, you don’t need coaching, but you can definitely hit the ball." Davina Karamoy stated.

2. Filling Time Between Shooting Schedules

Davina Karamoy is addicted to playing padel. (credit: instagram.com/davinaakaramoy)

The sport of padel is not just an activity that can train agility, make the body feel fitter, and bring joy. For Davina Karamoy, this sport also serves as a means for her to strengthen friendships with people outside of work hours. This is because a game of padel requires up to ten players to play.

"(Padel makes me feel) really happy, because every game is really crowded with up to 10 people, it’s also like hanging out actually. So, (every time I play padel) it’s not just fully sports, no. The place is nice, you can also eat." Added the actress born in 2002.

Besides padel, Davina Karamoy also revealed that she still plays tennis. Although she has mastered the form of tennis, she admits to feeling more confident in padel. Other fitness activities she has been engaging in lately include pilates.

3. Started from FOMO, Ended up Addicted to Padel

Davina Karamoy is addicted to playing padel. (credit: instagram.com/davinaakaramoy)

In one game, the star whose real name is Davina Tesalonika Karamoy revealed that she spends about two to three hours playing. In fact, one day she played padel three times at different locations.

"Once I play for about two hours, 2--3 hours. I never play for too long, but I did play three times in one day (because) I already agreed to all the (invitations)." Said Davina Karamoy.

Like many celebrities and influencers out there, Davina Karamoy's addiction to playing padel initially stemmed from curiosity and a desire not to be left behind by trends. Over time, she gradually felt comfortable and enjoyed the sport.

"At first it was like that (FOMO) because, 'Wow, it looks fun to take photos. There are mirrors on the court.' Then eventually, I really started (playing and liking) it too. Until this morning (was my first time) coaching my students." She continued.

4. Has Reached the Stage of Becoming a Coach

Davina Karamoy is addicted to playing padel. (credit: instagram.com/davinaakaramoy)

In the midst of her busy schedule as an actress, Davina Karamoy seems to be truly serious about delving into the sport of padel. This was evidenced by her statement in the latest podcast by Praz Teguh, which was uploaded on May 15, 2025.

Davina Karamoy revealed that she has filled her first padel coaching session in the morning before coming as a guest star for GOYANG LIDAH. She also conveyed that one of the most important points of the game of padel lies in the ball and the strength of the player themselves.

"(If the ball) bounces off the glass, (the padel game) can continue. Tennis usually requires the power to be as strong as possible. But in padel, actually the more power you have, (the ball) will bounce forward again (and) can just be smash back by the opponent." The actress explained.

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