The Kuwait Premier Padel Major 2026 concluded on Saturday, attracting many international players and spectators during a week of high-level competition. This event strengthened Kuwait's growing position in the world of padel.
Progress in Competitions and Global Standing
Bader Al-Kharafi, Chairman of BNK Holding, stated on the sidelines of the event that this championship has introduced Kuwait as one of the main destinations in the world of padel. He explained that the progress of this tournament over the past four years has been a source of national pride, and the country has achieved significant success in attracting professional players.
Al-Kharafi added, "We started with P1, then transitioned to the World Doubles Championship, and today we are hosting a major that is considered the highest level of this sport – the Grand Slam Padel." He also noted that the development of this tournament reflects the rapid growth of this sport in Kuwait and has helped place the country on the international sports map.
Strong Audience Presence and Future Challenges
The Chairman of BNK Holding also announced that the players of this tournament have positioned Kuwait among the best global events, which indicates the success of the organizers in achieving their goals. He added, "This is something we take pride in, and I believe we have succeeded in this regard." The main challenge now is to continue the success and provide a better experience in the next edition of the tournament.
On the final day of the tournament, Al-Kharafi highlighted the strong audience turnout and expressed hope that this event would serve as a positive factor in bringing people together amid regional tensions. He said, "People are looking for positive events and are very excited about these events."
Dr. Ziad Al-Aliyan, editor of Kuwait Times, also praised the organization of this tournament, considering it an example of successful cooperation between the public and private sectors. He stated that the scale of this event and the number of international guests reflect the efforts made in this regard.
Al-Aliyan also commended Al-Kharafi for his efforts to introduce Kuwait as an international sports destination and expressed hope that these efforts would continue in the future. He also mentioned the increasing participation of Kuwaiti players in this tournament, stating that the goal of this event is to promote padel in Kuwait and provide opportunities for the development of young athletes' skills.
In the women's final, Jemima Triay and Delfi Brea claimed the championship title after defeating Ariana Sanchez and Andrea Austro in an exciting match. Brea stated at the post-match press conference that winning in Kuwait was very important for the team and demonstrated their progress in teamwork.
Triay also described the victory in Kuwait as a milestone in the season, stating that the team is aiming to return to the world number one ranking.
