Results of the first ranking padel tournament in Al-Khobar and crowning of the winners
The first ranking padel tournament in Al-Khobar concluded on January 21st, hosted by Sport District facilities. The tournament, held from January 21st to 24th, was marked by an enthusiastic atmosphere and wide participation, reflecting the growing popularity of padel in Saudi Arabia. The event was characterized by professional organization and high levels of skill displayed by the participating players across all categories.
Context of the event and the development of padel sports in the Kingdom
This tournament comes amidst the significant sporting boom the Kingdom is witnessing as part of the goals of Vision 2030 and the Quality of Life Program, where padel has become one of the fastest-growing and most popular sports among young men and women in Saudi Arabia. Ranking tournaments play a pivotal role in building an accurate database of player skill levels, facilitating the selection of talent to represent national teams in regional and international events, as well as raising the level of competition and developing the technical skills of participants.
The results of the crowning and the names of the winners
The tournament venues witnessed fierce competition and high-level rivalry until the very last moments, with the final matches resulting in the crowning of champions in the three categories (juniors, women, and men). The official results were as follows:
Men's category:
- First place: Qasim Al-Obaidan – Abdullah Al-Abdullah.
- Second place: Omar Al-Thaqib – Sattam Al-Shahrani.
Women's category:
- First place: Al-Anoud Yamani – Areej Farah.
- Second place: Basma Al-Huwaish – Fatima Al-Harbi.
Junior category:
- First place: Abdulmajid Hakim – Abdullah Zaitouni.
- Second place: Majed Bin Obaid – Mohammed Al-Mulhem.
Strategic partnerships and ongoing support
At the conclusion of this sporting event, the Saudi Padel Federation expressed its sincere gratitude to Nadec, the official sponsor of the tournament, acknowledging its vital role in supporting the sports sector and its commitment to developing various sports. The Federation also thanked Sport District for its outstanding hosting and for providing a comprehensive organizational environment and high-quality facilities, which directly contributed to the event's success and its presentation in a manner befitting the stature of Saudi sports.
