(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Nov 3 (KUNA) -- The FIB World Cup Pairs padel championship kicked off Monday in Kuwait at Arena 360 Mall and the Rafa Nadal Academy, with the participation of more than 250 male and female players from among the world's top competitors.
The tournament will run until the 9th of this month.
Tournament Director Mishal Al-Ansari told KUNA that, in addition to being a sporting event, this global competition also serves as a touristic and recreational destination for audiences from both inside and outside the country.
Al-Ansari affirmed that the organizing committee is fully prepared to showcase this international event at the highest levels of organization and professionalism, adding that Kuwait has the human resources capable of managing various major international events and tournaments.
He explained that the tournament is being held in a knockout format, starting with the main qualifiers, followed by the round of 16, the quarterfinals, the semifinals, and finally the championship match.
He invited fans and all sports and padel enthusiasts to attend and enjoy the competitions featuring the most prominent stars and skilled players in the sport.
The first day of competition, held under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation (FIP) and sponsored and organized by BNK Holding Group, features 20 matches, 16 in the men's category and 4 in the women's.
The draw for the opening day included the participation of Kuwaiti players. Kuwaiti player Dhari Al-Ansari and his Argentine partner Chioistri will face Spain's Rodriguez and his Argentine partner Robini. In another match, Kuwaiti player Abdulrahman Al-Awadi and his Spanish partner Marcos will play against Spain's Gonzalez and his Italian partner Casetta. (end)
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