Sweat, Smiles & a Showdown: Japaflex Cardio Tennis Brings the Energy to Billingham

Ajibola Agbaje, Founder, Japaflex, and Mr Edu Comedy, content creator and Japaflex Ambassador

John Whitehead Park in Billingham came alive on 24 June 2026 as Japaflex Cardio Tennis hosted a community event that was equal parts fitness, fun, and pure competitive fire, and the turnout was nothing short of impressive.

For two full hours, participants of all ages and abilities threw themselves into a packed programme of activities designed to get the heart pumping and the laughter flowing. The atmosphere was electric from the first whistle, with newcomers and regulars alike sharing the court, the energy, and plenty of friendly trash talk.

Nothing got the crowd buzzing quite like the bouncing competition. After a fiercely contested battle, two competitors ended the round dead level, refusing to be separated. What followed was a one-to-one face-off that had everyone on their feet. When the dust settled, one champion emerged, walking away with a well-deserved giftbox courtesy of SimlessPay, a prize that felt as sweet as the win itself.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of the event's sponsors. A huge thank you goes to SimlessPay, D&D African Restaurant, Abdul's Cash and Carry, NippyBot, and LocaPerk; community champions who helped make the day a reality.

Femi Abolade, winner of the bouncing competition

Japaflex Cardio Tennis is building something special in the North East, and spreading the love across the UK. This is just the beginning. The program is an inter-city event, with confirmed cities like Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester already on the list. More information in the Japaflex app. follow @japaflex_events