Preliminary Qualifiers for Premier Padel, One of the World's Major Tournaments, Begin in Kuwait Tomorrow

Kuwait City, October 22 (KUNA) -- The qualifying rounds for the Premier Padel tournament, one of the Padel Major events scheduled to be hosted in Kuwait from October 26 to 31, will kick off tomorrow, Friday. The event will feature a select group of the world’s top players and world number ones in the sport of Padel.

Kuwait secured the right to organize and host the tournament last May, following the International Padel Federation’s decision to upgrade the Kuwait event from the B1 category to a Major, as part of the 2026 season calendar.

In this regard, Badr Al-Kharafi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PNC Holding Group, confirmed in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday that all organizational and technical preparations for hosting the tournament, held under the auspices of the International Padel Federation, are complete.

Al-Kharafi stated that PNC, the organizing body, has been mobilizing all available resources and providing the necessary requirements over the past period to ensure the success of this global sporting event. He emphasized that Kuwait’s hosting of the tournament reflects its capacity to organize major international competitions in accordance with the highest technical and organizational standards.

He praised the government support for the tournament, particularly from the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, commending their efforts and cooperation with the organizing body in facilitating the various measures needed to ensure the success of this global event.

He expressed “pride” at the tournament’s inclusion in the Kuwait Youth and Sports Season, which features a diverse range of events and competitions, reaffirming the organizer’s commitment to delivering a distinguished event befitting Kuwait’s standing on the international sports stage.

He clarified that organizing the tournament is in line with directives from the political leadership aimed at enhancing Kuwait’s position as a hub for hosting global sporting events and supporting activities that contribute to stimulating the country’s tourism and economic sectors.

He noted that the participation of a select group of the world’s top stars in the sport gives the tournament significant technical and competitive importance, offering a unique opportunity for Kuwaiti fans and Padel enthusiasts to follow high-level international competitions. He added that the event also plays a role in promoting the sport, encouraging youth participation, and elevating its standards locally.

Al-Kharafi pointed out that organizing such global tournaments reflects the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors in ensuring the success of major sporting events and highlighting Kuwait’s organizational capabilities. He expressed his hope that the tournament will achieve technical and organizational success that strengthens Kuwait’s presence on the global sports map. (End) S.A.D