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The Saudi Padel Committee has announced the date of the 4th ranking tournament for this season, open to all categories: Men, Women, and Juniors, taking place from August 29 to 31 in Riyadh. This tournament is part of ongoing efforts to develop and empower players not affiliated with clubs to participate in professional competitions, enhancing their competitive skills and promoting padel as a growing sport both locally and internationally.

Ranking tournaments are a fundamental pillar in the development of the sport, as they contribute to fairly ranking players each season, motivating them to compete and improve their performance. These tournaments also help discover promising talents across all age groups who may represent the Kingdom in international arenas in the future. This particular tournament holds special significance due to the rapid growth of padel in the Kingdom and the increasing number of participants from various age groups.

The tournament is expected to witness wide participation from the top padel players in the Kingdom, adding excitement to the competitions and enhancing the quality of the matches. The event is sponsored by the National Agricultural Development Company (Nadec), which will provide healthy products to the participants, raising awareness about the importance of proper nutrition for athletes.

Registration for the tournament will be open from August 11 to 19, with competitions beginning on Thursday, August 29. Matches will be held at Padel It courts in Riyadh.

The Saudi Padel national team has returned after successfully completing its training camp in Valencia, Spain. 

The summer mission began with a women’s camp at the start of the season, where the Saudi women’s team benefited from intensive training and friendly matches with top international players, helping to enhance performance and boost confidence.

The summer concluded with a men’s camp, featuring rigorous training sessions and practice matches, which contributed to the players’ skill development, thanks to world-class facilities and experienced coaches. The Saudi men’s team also welcomed junior players, enhancing the team’s diversity and increasing opportunities for gaining new experiences.

The Saudi Padel Committee organized both camps as part of its strategy to develop players and empower them to compete internationally, raising the nation’s profile.

The team hopes that these camps will serve as a launching pad for achieving further international successes and elevating the Kingdom’s flag in global sports arenas.

The Saudi national padel team has commenced its first external training camp in Valencia, Spain, with strong support from the Saudi Padel Committee, led by Mr. Khaled Al-Saad. He is recognized as a prominent figure in the sport within the Kingdom and a pioneer of its growth in the world of padel.

The initial phase of the camp focuses on building a strong physical foundation through specialized training sessions overseen by experienced coaches, incorporating modern, internationally recognized training methods in padel.

The Saudi Padel Committee boasts the necessary infrastructure and expertise to organize such camps, making this training camp a vital part of its strategy to elevate the level of padel in Saudi Arabia.

Acknowledging its crucial role in advancing padel in the Kingdom, the Saudi Padel Committee reaffirms its ongoing commitment to fully support its champions and to the continuous and sustainable development of this growing sport.

The Saudi Padel Committee has signed a MOU with the Ministry of Education to enhance collaborative efforts in developing padel within the educational community. Representing the Ministry was Dr. Saad Al-Harbi, Undersecretary for Educational Programs, while Mr. Khaled Al-Saad, Chairman of the Saudi Padel Committee, represented the committee. The signing took place at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Riyadh on Monday, April 1, 2024 (22nd of Ramadan).

The memorandum aims to strengthen the partnership between the two entities and promote positive behavior among students by encouraging them to engage in padel through the school league. Additionally, it seeks to contribute to the development and training of human resources by building skills through workshops and training courses.

In a demonstration of social responsibility, the Saudi Padel Committee has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the “Liajlehum” Association, which is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities. The agreement aims to enhance community participation in padel among people with disabilities and ensure their sustained involvement in the sport through various activities.

Representing the “Liajlehum” Association at the signing was His Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Nasser Al Saud, the Executive Director of the association. The Saudi Padel Committee was represented by Ms. Munira Al-Barak, the Executive Director of the committee.

The Saudi Padel Committee held a meeting with the International Padel Federation (FIP) team at the Saudi Olympic Committee headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

During the meeting, ideas were exchanged, and discussions focused on shaping the future of padel. The main topics included developing comprehensive strategies to enhance and advance all aspects of the sport.

The Saudi Padel Committee, represented by Chairman Mr. Khaled Al-Saad, Executive Director Ms. Munira Al-Barak, and Dr. Fawaz Al-Hakami, General Supervisor of Competitions and National Teams, met with world-ranked seventh player “Paquito Navarro” and his coach, Mr. Romero Shoya. The discussions centered on proposals, initiatives, and ways to collaborate to develop the padel framework in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Padel Committee, represented by Chairman Mr. Khaled Al-Saad and Executive Director Ms. Munira Al-Barak, held a meeting with world number one player “Ariana Sánchez” and her team. Discussions focused on proposals and initiatives aimed at empowering and increasing female participation in padel. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Saif Al-Ali and Ms. Noura Al-Mahmari from the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Sports.