The Rafa Nadal Academy will organize, for the first time, a series of tennis and padel camps and clinics in Kenya as part of its international development activities, in collaboration with New Hera Interconnection, official agency partner of the academy for the region.
The initiative marks an important step in the expansion of high-level sports training opportunities within East Africa, bringing the Rafa Nadal Academy methodology and training philosophy to young athletes and sports enthusiasts in Kenya through structured programs focused on development, education and performance.
The camps and clinics are expected to begin in 2026 and will combine technical training sessions, professional coaching environments and educational values that are part of the academy’s internationally recognized methodology.
Through this collaboration, New Hera Interconnection will support the local development and coordination of the programs, contributing its experience in the African sports ecosystem and its expertise in building international sports connections across the continent.
Martí Arimany, CEO of New Hera Interconnection, highlighted the importance of bringing internationally recognized methodologies and opportunities to emerging sports markets:
“We are very proud to collaborate with the Rafa Nadal Academy in the development of these camps and clinics in Kenya.Our objective is to continue creating opportunities through sport, helping young athletes access professional training environments and international methodologies while contributing to the growth of sport across Africa.”
The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to promote sports development, international training opportunities and access to high-quality sporting environments for young athletes. Also present at the meeting were Antonio J. Padrón, Marketing Director & Advisor of New Hera Interconnection, and Tanguy Van Mechelen, Business Development Manager – Tennis Programs at Rafa Nadal Academy
New Hera Interconnection currently collaborates with more than 20 international sports academies and schools, operates in 8 countries, and has supported the development of more than 40 African athletes in their international pathways. Additionally, over 500 young athletes have participated in programs and initiatives coordinated by the organization.
The company specializes in building sports bridges between Africa and the rest of the world, facilitating access to international sporting environments while promoting the transfer of knowledge, methodologies and sports culture through collaborations with leading institutions.
Further details regarding dates, locations and registrations for the camps and clinics will be announced in the coming months.