Portrait of Tya Ariestya Admits Padel is Not Just Hitting a Ball, It Requires Strategy and Endurance

"Taekwondo is still my main sport, but I play a lot of padel with taekwondo coaches as well, so it's really because padel is currently very popular, and it turns out that after trying it, it's quite fun, like step by step there are many things we need to learn, it's not just about hitting, we also manage our breathing," said Tya Ariestya when met in the Tendean area, South Jakarta, recently.

Tya revealed that padel has its own uniqueness because it is played in groups and uses glass walls as part of the game. She feels that this sport also opens up opportunities for socializing."And also through the glass walls, and since it's a group sport, it allows for socializing as well," she said.

When asked about the initial reason for trying padel, Tya admitted that it wasn't because she wanted to follow others. She indeed has an interest in physical activities and enjoys new challenges.

"I do really like sports by nature, so since many of my friends are also trying padel, I thought, why not join in," she said.

Her routine in playing padel is quite serious. In a week, Tya can be on the court almost every day, depending on her schedule and other commitments.

"I started playing on Monday, and Monday was indeed a holiday, then I took a break on Tuesday, played on Wednesday, played on Thursday, and tomorrow I already have a schedule for two sessions in one day," she revealed.

Although she hasn't been playing padel for long, Tya seems to have a high enthusiasm for mastering it. She feels that playing occasionally isn't enough; she needs to keep practicing to truly master the game."My flight hours are really high because I can't play well yet, so since I can't play well, we need to practice a lot," she said.