Launch of 'Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026' Tournament with 240 Players
The Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026 tournament kicked off today, featuring 240 male and female players from the world's elite, under the patronage of BNK Holding Group and as part of the Kuwait Youth and Sports Season.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) – The “Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026” tournament kicked off today, Monday, and will run until October 31 at Arena Mall 360 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.
Tournament director Meshal Al-Ansari told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) in a press statement that the “Kuwait Major” is one of the most prominent scientific tournaments in padel within the Premier Padel circuit, under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation. He added that the current edition has gained exceptional importance after the tournament was upgraded from the B1 category to the Major category.
He noted that the tournament features Arturo Coelho and Agustin Tapia, two of the world’s top pairs, who lead the men’s rankings. Also participating are Juan Lebron and Leonardo Ochsberger, who entered the competition as favored pairs to contend 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 is of great significance, as it is one of the elite padel events globally. The upgrade also reflects recognition of Kuwait’s status and its capacity to host high-level international sporting competitions, while giving fans the opportunity to closely follow the game’s top stars.
