SHARJAH: Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council has presented awards to the champions during an award ceremony for the second edition of the Sharjah Sports Padel Championship.
The championship was held at the WPA Sports Complex in the Al Rahmaniya suburb. The event was organized in three categories: UAE nationals, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and foreigners.
Issa Al Shaibani and Mohammed Al Muhairi came victorious in the national category. At the same time, Ali Diwani from Bahrain and Jose Arcos from Spain triumphed in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and foreigners category. The international category saw Youssef Hossam and George Wakim from Egypt securing the top position.
Acknowledging the tournament’s success, Sheikh Sultan honored the referees, presented second-place awards, and expressed gratitude to sponsors, supporters, and partners involved in organizing the event.
The international tournament, hosted by Sharjah Sports Channel in collaboration with WPA, featured intense competition among 450 players from 26 countries over six days. The Sharjah Sports Padel Championship also attracted competitors from Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, as well as professional players from Spain, Argentina, and Portugal.
The winning teams received AED205,000 ($55,811.87) in prizes, along with various valuable rewards given to the attending fans, totaling AED100,000 ($27,225.30). The tournament employed a knockout system for all matches leading to the final game.
The final match and coronation were attended by sheikhs, several heads of government departments, representatives of sponsoring companies, and enthusiastic spectators.