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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 30:As Kuwait prepares to welcome the world’s top-ranked padel players for a landmark event, Burgan Bank proudly announced its Platinum Sponsorship of the FIP World Cup Pairs 2025 – the first-ever edition of the championship to be hosted in Kuwait. The highly anticipated tournament will bring together 176 of the world’s top padel athletes, with 48 men’s teams and 40 women’s teams competing for global glory in a seven-day tournament, held at the country’s leading world-class sporting and events venues, the Rafa Nadal Academy and The Arena.

As the event’s sole Platinum Sponsor from the banking sector, Burgan Bank once again reaffirms its unwavering commitment to holistically promoting sports, wellness, youth empowerment, and community engagement, as key pillars of the Bank’s comprehensive social responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG)strategy, and core drivers of its contribution to Kuwait Vision 2035.

A Global Sporting Landmark, Putting Kuwait on the Map

Following the tremendous success of the 2024 Premier Padel event, Kuwait has been chosen to host the inaugural FIP World Cup Pairs — a new global tournament that places the nation firmly on the international sporting map. The championship’s venues will include: The Rafa Nadal Academy, featuring three match courts that will host games from Day One through the Quarter Finals; The Arena, transformed into a 5,000-seat center court serving as the tournament’s beating heart; and the Grand Hyatt Hotel, the official players’ and staff residence offering seamless proximity between competition and comfort.

Celebrating the True Champions: The Fans

In a special activation accompanying its sponsorship, Burgan Bank will unveil a creative surprise that celebrates Kuwait’s deep love for sport, its welcoming spirit, and the collective pride that defines its community. Designed to capture the excitement and emotion of the FIP World Cup Pairs 2025, this initiative pays tribute to the fans whose passion continues to elevate Kuwait’s presence on the global sporting stage.

Complementing this, Burgan Bank will host a series of interactive and entertaining installations in the Fan Zone, which will be open to the public throughout the tournament - offering a vibrant space where families, friends, and fans can gather to enjoy activities, experience the excitement, and connect through their shared enthusiasm for the game.

Together, these initiatives highlight Burgan Bank’s enduring mission to celebrate national pride and community connection through engaging, human-centered experiences, reinforcing its role as a brand deeply attuned to the pulse of Kuwait’s evolving identity.

Driving Purpose Through Sport

Burgan Bank’s sponsorship of the FIP World Cup Pairs 2025 is the latest expression of its enduring commitment to empowering youth, advancing social well-being, and supporting the nation’s cultural and athletic landscape. From educational initiatives and digital inclusion programs to sports and wellness campaigns, the Bank continues to invest in initiatives that inspire a healthier, more connected, and forward-looking society.

As the excitement builds for the world’s finest padel athletes to compete in Kuwait, Burgan Bank stands proudly as a partner in shaping this historic moment, one where Kuwait’s sporting passion meets global prestige.