🎯 Racketlon: a sport for true racket enthusiasts

Have you heard of racketlon? This little-known sport combines four racket disciplines into one match: table tennis, badminton, squash, and tennis. A true test of technical and mental endurance, it’s attracting more and more passionate players looking for a complete challenge. But what makes racketlon so captivating?

🏓 A unique and demanding format

A racketlon match follows a specific order: ping-pong, badminton, squash, then tennis. Each set is played to 21 points. The player with the highest total score across all four disciplines wins the match.
This format requires players to master four different sports, each with its own rules, equipment, and strategies. As a result, racketlon develops diverse skills such as agility, endurance, focus, and quick adaptability.

🔥 A physical and mental challenge

Switching from one sport to another is a real test of versatility. Players must handle vastly different demands: the precision of table tennis, the intensity of badminton, the explosiveness of squash, and the power of tennis.
Top players aren’t necessarily experts in one sport, but rather well-rounded generalists who can minimize losses in weaker areas and capitalize on their strengths.

🌍 A growing global sport

Born in Sweden in the 1980s, racketlon has gradually evolved with the creation of an international federation (FIR) and a global tour. Today, tournaments are held across Europe, especially in Germany, Austria, France, and the UK, with a world championship every year.
More and more clubs are now offering introductory sessions, appealing to both seasoned competitors and curious newcomers.

👥 A friendly and inclusive spirit

One of racketlon’s strengths is its community spirit. Competitions bring together players of all ages and backgrounds in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Unlike some elite sports, racketlon encourages diversity and sharing between enthusiasts.

That said, one might wonder whether this format will evolve with the emergence of new racket sports such as padel and pickleball.