ARN News Centre

Dubai hosts region's first Padel tournament

Sunday, 25 October 2015 16:51

The Dubai Padel masters kicks off today, the first ever professional padel tournament in the region. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, it’s a part of the World Padel Tour. The event sees 104 pairs of the best players from across the globe participating for the title in Saturday’s final, with 21 pairs of players from the UAE competing in the qualifying rounds. The competition is free to watch at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex all week.

More from Sports

F1 legend Mika Häkkinen turns brand ambassador for Only Legends Drive UAE

Two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen will step in as the brand ambassador of the ultra-luxury four-day supercar rally - Only Legends Drive UAE, that kicks off on March 19.
Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

Pep Guardiola said he will continue to use his platform as Manchester City manager to speak up for victims of global conflicts and violence.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 to reach League Cup final

Arsenal booked their spot in the League Cup final by beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday thanks to an injury-time goal by former Blues attacker Kai Havertz, sealing an aggregate 4-2 win over their London rivals.
Top-10 finishers in LIV events to receive word ranking points

Top-10 finishers in LIV Golf's 14 individual stroke-play events will earn world ranking points this year, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) said on Tuesday, granting accreditation to the breakaway tour for the first time.
Barca advance to Copa Del Rey semis as Albacete’s run ends

Barcelona ended Albacete’s giant-killing run in the Copa del Rey, winning 2-1 away on Tuesday to become the first side to book a semi-final berth, but only after surviving a late comeback from the second-tier outfit.