Spectacular conclusion to 'Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026' competitions

Amid a festive, competitive atmosphere and a massive crowd at Arena 360, the “Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026” concluded with the men’s doubles title going to Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, and the women’s doubles title to Gema Triay and Delfi Brea. This crowning came after a series of strong matches in the tournament hosted by the country, featuring 240 top players from around the world, under the patronage of BNK Holding Group and as part of the “Kuwait Season for Youth and Sports” project.

The tournament is one of the most prominent global padel events within the Premier Padel circuit, under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation (FIP). The current edition gained exceptional significance after the tournament was upgraded from the 1P category to the “Major” category.

Professional Finals

In the men’s doubles final, the top-seeded pair of Coello and Tapia defeated Juan Tello and Maximiliano Arce 2–0, demonstrating clear superiority in both score and performance from the outset. They won the first set 6–1 and continued their dominant display to take the second set 6–1.

In the women’s doubles final, Gema Triay and Delfi Brea came from behind to defeat Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ostiro 2–1, with set scores of 3–6, 6–1, and 6–1. After losing the first set, Triay and Brea regained control of the court, winning the next two sets by comfortable margins.

The tournament took place over the past days, coinciding with the Asia and Africa qualifiers for the World Cup scheduled to be held in Qatar next January, which resulted in the qualification of the Australian national team.

The final day saw significant official and public attendance, with the presence of the Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, and Luigi Cararo, President of the International Padel Federation.

Bader Al-Kharafi: With the support of political leadership, we are preparing to bring the World Cup back to Kuwait

Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi, Chairman of BNK Holding Group, expressed his sincere gratitude to the political leadership, represented by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Prime Minister, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and the Minister of Youth and Sports, for their substantial support, which enabled the competition to be conducted in accordance with the standards required by the International Padel Federation. FIP officials have praised Kuwait’s capability to host such international events and tournaments.

Al-Kharafi pledged that the organizing committees of the Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026 will continue their hard work to bring the Padel World Cup back to Kuwait in the near future, with the approval of the International Padel Federation, which has expressed interest in doing so, pending official confirmation.

He added that everyone feels proud of the professional organization by Kuwaiti staff, which naturally reflected positively on the technical standards of the tournament, emphasizing that the future looks brighter for the sport in Kuwait.

He also noted that the events accompanying the finals and the trophy ceremony, where champions in various categories were honored with traditional Kuwaiti bishts, drew considerable attention and became a topic of conversation among the crowned champions.

Furthermore, he highlighted that the public attendance was more than excellent, with final match tickets selling out days before the event, underscoring the growth of the sport and its ability to attract more players and fans in Kuwait.

Al-Jalahmah: The success of the championship reflects Kuwait’s outstanding organizational capabilities

State Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahmah, affirmed that Kuwait’s successful hosting and organization of the “Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026,” featuring a select group of the world’s top-ranked male and female players, reflects the country’s exceptional organizational capacity and enhances its status as a premier destination for hosting major international sporting events.

Al-Jalahmah stated that this success is the result of the strong support and attention afforded by the political leadership to the sports sector, as well as its commitment to developing sports infrastructure and creating an appropriate environment to attract major international tournaments.

He added that the success achieved by the championship, held as part of the “Kuwait Youth and Sports Season,” 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 strengthening Kuwait’s international presence.

He clarified that the championship’s elevation to the “Major” category, which is the highest tier of world padel tournaments, 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 state’s aspirations and development vision.

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

Al-Safwan: A model of distinctive partnership between the public and private sectors

Mishal Al-Safwan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Volvo Cars, expressed his gratitude to BNK Group for sponsoring such world-class championships and presenting them in a manner befitting Kuwait, while providing Kuwaiti, Arab, and Gulf audiences the opportunity to enjoy world champion-level play and the world’s top-ranked padel players. He emphasized that this atmosphere was reflected in the joy of the crowd that filled the Arena venue.

He noted that the passion of Kuwaiti fans and padel enthusiasts in the country was evident in the high demand for tickets to the championship final, with all tickets sold out three days before the final matches. He affirmed that partnerships between the public and private sectors consistently yield significant success in organization and in showcasing Kuwait’s presence on the global stage.