The qualifying matches of the Kuwait Paddle Tournament started on Friday at The Arena and Rafa Nadal Academy. This event, taking place from October 26 to 31, has gathered some of the world's top players. Bader Al-Khrafi, Chairman of BNK Holding, expressed optimism about the chances of Kuwaiti players progressing and spoke about their upward trend in this tournament.
Audience Presence and Progress of Local Players
Al-Khrafi, on the sidelines of the qualifying matches, noted the good turnout of spectators, saying: "Qualifying matches usually do not attract many enthusiasts, but we were surprised by the presence of spectators. The Kuwaiti crowd is particularly enthusiastic about the competition of their players."
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He also referred to the progress of local players over the past three to four years, adding: "Fortunately, Kuwaiti players have improved. Compared to three or four years ago when they had not reached the necessary level to compete with foreign players, they have now gained experience and reached a higher standard through competition."
Promising Future for Kuwaiti Players
Al-Khrafi expressed hope that Kuwaiti players could reach the main stage and achieve victories during the tournament. Regarding the organization of this event, he mentioned that this is the third year of hosting major paddle tournaments by BNK and emphasized that the organizers strive to improve quality each year.
Bader Al-Khrafi noted: "We are continuously improving our organization each year, and in my opinion, we have been consistently recognized among the best in the world. This is a source of pride for Kuwaitis."
Meanwhile, Madhaaf Al-Madhaaf, the tournament organizer, announced that qualifying matches are being held at all competition venues and that Wild Card entries are also participating in these competitions. Among the players present in this section are Manolo Munoz and Joaquim Florence Hernández.
The Kuwait Paddle Tournament has attracted not only adult fans but also children interested in this sport. Mona Al-Fadhli, the mother of two young children, spoke about the positive impact of this sport on her children and noted that paddle provides an opportunity to step away from electronic devices and enhance their social and physical skills.
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