Kuwait women’s padel team strikes gold at Gulf Games

KUNA photos Gold-winning women’s padel team shines in a podium celebration.

DOHA, May 21 (KUNA): Kuwait’s women’s padel team secured the gold medal at the fourth Gulf Games in Doha after a commanding 3-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates, with the competition running until May 22.

Saudi Arabia took the silver medal, while the UAE settled for bronze in the women’s event.

In the men’s competition, Kuwait defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 to clinch the bronze medal. The UAE won gold, with Qatar finishing second to claim silver.

The Kuwaiti women delivered a dominant campaign from start to finish, recording straight 3-0 wins over Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia before sealing the title against the UAE, further strengthening Kuwait’s overall medal tally and underlining the growing impact of its female athletes at the regional level.

Speaking to KUNA on the occasion, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ahmad Al-Shuraim, expressed his delight at the national team’s achievements and medal-winning performances.

He praised the high technical level and strong displays shown by Kuwaiti athletes throughout the pan-Gulf championship.

Deputy Head of the Kuwaiti delegation, Dr. Suad Al-Faqaan, hailed the achievement as a significant milestone that reflects the steady progress of women’s sport in Kuwait.

She praised the athletes’ consistency and competitiveness across events, noting their strong contribution to Kuwait’s medal haul at the Games.

Kuwaiti athletes have performed strongly throughout the competition, adding multiple medals across different disciplines and enhancing the country’s presence on the Gulf stage.

Al-Faqaan highlighted that Kuwaiti women have now secured 19 medals in total—five gold, seven silver, and seven bronze—crediting their success to structured planning, continued support from the Kuwait Olympic Committee, and the athletes’ determination and resilience.