Minister of Youth and Sports: Success of 'Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026' reflects Kuwait's outstanding organizational capabilities

Kuwait City, Oct 31 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, said today on Saturday that Kuwait’s success in hosting and organizing the “Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026,” featuring a select group of the world’s top-ranked male and female players, reflects the country’s outstanding organizational capabilities and strengthens its standing as a destination for hosting major international sporting events.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) marking the conclusion of the tournament, Al-Jalahma said this success is the result of the political leadership’s support and attention to the sports sector, as well as its commitment to developing sports infrastructure and creating an appropriate environment to attract major international championships.

He added that the tournament’s success, held as part of the “Kuwait Youth and Sports Season” events, embodies the importance of effective partnership between the public and private sectors in organizing global sporting events, thereby contributing to stimulating sports tourism, supporting the national economy, and enhancing Kuwait’s international presence.

He clarified that elevating the tournament to the “Major” category, the highest tier of global padel competitions, reflects international confidence in Kuwait’s organizational capabilities and underscores the importance of continuing efforts to attract more major sporting events in line with the country’s aspirations and development vision.

Minister Al-Jalahma praised the efforts of the organizing committee, chaired by Bader Al-Kharafi, as well as all participating government and private entities in organizing this event. He commended the role of BNK Holding Group in supporting the tournament, ensuring its success, and presenting Kuwait in an honorable light to participants and spectators.

He affirmed the continued support for high-quality sports initiatives and tournaments that help spread sports culture and encourage Kuwaiti youth to participate in various games, while leveraging the hosting of global stars to develop the level of Kuwaiti sports and strengthen its presence on both regional and international stages.

The tournament kicked off on October 26 at the Arena Mall 360 and the Rafa Nadal Academy, featuring 240 male and female players from among the world’s elite. It was held under the patronage of BNK Holding Group as part of the “Kuwait Youth and Sports Season” project. (End) M.Y.M / M.M.J