Al-Badel's U17s take 'Asian' silver
The U17 national team finished second after losing the final to Iran
Translated by Alqyas from Al-Nahar — Original source
The Kuwaiti padel team for youth players finished second at the Asian Championship, whose competitions concluded yesterday in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, after losing to their Iranian counterparts 2-1 in the final match. The Kuwaiti team delivered an outstanding campaign in the tournament, reaching the final after defeating Kazakhstan 2-1 in the semi-finals. They had previously secured victories in both the under-14 and under-18 categories with 2-0 wins each, while losing the under-16 category by the same scoreline.
Wael Al-Qutami, chairman of the Baddal Club’s board of directors, stated that the championship featured 17 Asian national teams, comprising a total of 458 male and female players, competing in the under-14, under-16, and under-18 age categories for both men and women. This marked the second edition of the continental tournament, organized by the Indonesian Padel Federation under the supervision of the International Padel Federation (FIP), held from November 7 to 14.
Al-Qutami emphasized that the team’s progression to the later stages, their competition for titles, and their reach of the final reflect the development being witnessed in padel in Kuwait, particularly across youth categories. He highlighted the efforts made in preparing and qualifying players for regional and continental competitions, as well as the importance of international participation in gaining experience, refining promising talents, and strengthening Kuwait’s presence at international sporting events.
