World Padel Academy expands from UAE to Bahrain

Dubai: World Padel Academy (WPA) inaugurated its first facility in Bahrain with a ceremony attended by dignitaries, marking a significant expansion in its mission to advance the sport of padel across the Gulf region, according to a media release. This new branch reaffirms WPA’s dedication to fostering the padel community and empowering players of all levels in Bahrain.

To commemorate the occasion, the new branch was inaugurated with the esteemed presence dignitaries, including the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), who is also the Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, along with the President of the UAE Padel Federation and Honorary President of the Arab Padel Federation (APF), and Mr. Fahad Fawzi Kanoo, President of the Bahrain Padel Federation, as well as other senior officials and distinguished guests.

“We are immensely proud to inaugurate World Padel Academy’s first branch in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” said Ali Al Arif, Chief Executive Officer of World Padel Academy (WPA). “Inaugurating our first branch in Bahrain marks a significant milestone. After our success in the UAE, we are committed to empowering padel enthusiasts in Bahrain with elite coaching to help them reach their highest potential,” he added.

World Padel Academy has established its inaugural branch in the Kingdom of Bahrain, developed by Kanoo Real Estate, a subsidiary of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, through the collaboration between UAE company Spadrec Investment and Bahraini company Court Side Sports. The United Arab Emirates will serve as the official headquarters for the Victorious Bahrain Padel Team. This establishment constitutes a significant addition to the Kingdom's sporting landscape, featuring five indoor courts, including a main court, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, designed to the highest international standards and promising a superior playing experience for athletes of all levels.

“We warmly welcome the establishment of World Padel Academy Bahrain,” said Fahad Fawzi Kanoo, President of the Bahrain Padel Federation. “World Padel Academy Bahrain reflects His Majesty the King’s vision by providing a premier sporting environment that meets international standards, fulfilling the Kingdom's growing demand for padel facilities.”

“World Padel Academy Bahrain reinforces our dedication to Bahrain’s dynamic sports scene, helping to develop local talent and positioning the Kingdom as a premier padel destination,” said Ali Dawani, Managing Director of World Padel Academy Bahrain.