'Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026' Launches with Participation of 240 of the World's Top Players

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. The event features 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 project.

Tournament director Meshal Al-Ansari told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the “Kuwait Major” is one of the premier global padel tournaments within the Premier Padel circuit, under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation. He added that this edition has gained exceptional significance following the tournament’s promotion from the B1 category to the Major category.

He noted that the competition includes Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, two of the world’s top pairs who currently lead the men’s rankings. Also participating are Juan Lebron and Leonardo Ojeda, who enter the tournament as strong contenders for the title. Additionally, six players from Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates will take part.

Al-Ansari emphasized that Kuwait’s hosting of the event is highly significant, as it is one of the elite padel tournaments worldwide. The promotion of the tournament 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 sport’s top stars.