Al-Ansari: 'Premier Badel Kuwait' among the world's top tournaments
The tournament director highlights the importance of upgrading the competition to Major status with the participation of global stars.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
The director of the “Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026” tournament, Meshal Al-Ansari, described the competition as one of the most prominent global padel events, part of the Premier Padel tour and held under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation. He added that the current edition has gained exceptional significance following the tournament’s promotion from the B1 category to the Major category.
The competition kicked off yesterday and will run until October 31 at the Arena Mall 360 venue and the Rafa Nadal Academy, featuring 240 male and female players from the world’s elite. The event is held under the patronage of BNK Holding Group and as part of the “Kuwait Youth and Sports Season” project.
Al-Ansari noted that the tournament features Arturo Coelho and Agustin Tabia, two of the world’s top pairs, who currently lead the men’s rankings. Also participating are Juan Lebron and Leonardo Ochsberger, who entered the competition as strong contenders for the title. Additionally, six players from Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates will take part.
He emphasized that Kuwait’s hosting of the tournament carries great importance, as it is one of the elite padel events globally. The promotion of the event also reflects recognition of Kuwait’s standing and its capacity to host high-level international sporting competitions, while giving fans the opportunity to closely follow the game’s top stars.
