Al-Jalahma hails the success of the Premier Padel Kuwait Major

Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Tareq Al-Jalahma with an official.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 1 (KUNA): Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Tareq Al-Jalahma said that the successful hosting of the Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026 reflected Kuwait's strong organizational capabilities and reinforced its position as a destination for major international sporting events.

Speaking to KUNA at the conclusion of the tournament, Al-Jalahma attributed the success to the political leadership's support for the sports sector and its commitment to developing sports infrastructure and providing an environment conducive to hosting major international championships.

He said the achievement also highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships in organizing international sporting events, promoting sports tourism, supporting the national economy, and strengthening Kuwait's presence on the global sporting stage.

Al-Jalahma praised the efforts of the organizing committee, headed by Bader Al-Kharafi, as well as the government agencies involved in staging the event.

He reaffirmed continued support for sports initiatives and events that promote sporting culture, encourage Kuwaiti youth to take up different disciplines, and enable local athletes to benefit from the experience of international stars, contributing to the development of sports in Kuwait.

The Premier Padel Kuwait Major 2026 wrapped up with Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia crowned men's champions and Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea claiming the women's title.

Top seeds Coello and Tapia dominated the men's final, defeating Juan Tello and Maximiliano Arce 2-0 in a commanding performance. They took the opening set 6-1 and maintained their momentum to seal the second by the same scoreline, securing the championship in convincing fashion.

In the women's final, Triay and Brea overcame Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero 2-1. After losing the first set 3-6, they fought back strongly to win the next two sets 6-1, 6-1 and take the title.

The tournament, one of the leading events on the international padel calendar, began on October 26 and featured 240 male and female players.