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Wild Padel shines light on sporting community in Qatif

Wild Padel shines light on sporting community in Qatif

Arab News21-05-2025

RIYADH: Wild Padel, a family-owned club in Qatif, is doing more than just riding the wave of a fast-growing sport but rather redefining the essence of community in it.
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Established in 2023, Wild Padel is led by the Al-Bayat family members of Ahmed Muneer, Hassan Ali, Abdullah Jamal, and Abdullah Muneer.
Ali told Arab News that although Wild Padel is not the first padel club in Qatif, it has quickly distinguished itself through its high-quality facilities, engaging community events, and strong commitment to promoting padel in the region.
'Despite not being the pioneer, it has become one of the most recognized and active clubs in the area,' he said. 'Much of this success is thanks to the dedicated Wild Padel team and the supportive Wild Padel family who continue to train and play at the club.'
In December 2024, Wild Padel won the inaugural edition of the Barn's Saudi Padel League for men against the highly competitive and respected team Padel X.
'While the challenge was intense, the strength, unity, and determination of our players brought home the title,' Ali said.
A sign of the community and camaraderie established at the club is the list of colorful nicknames that the members have developed.
The victorious team featured Captain Hassan Al-Abdullah, Abdullah 'Mystro' Al-Faraj, Abdulaziz 'The Engineer' Al-Abdullah, Abdullah 'GOAT' Al-Abdullah, Qassim 'The Golden Boy' Al-Obaidan, Ali 'MVP' Dawani, Jose 'Fighter' Arcos, Ali 'The Talented' Hassan, Kumail 'Leader' Al-Abbas, and Ali 'Team Spirit' Al-Nasir.
Ali highlighted that the idea to set up Wild Padel was inspired by the rapid growth of the sport and its strong potential for future expansion in the Kingdom.
'The club was established to align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by promoting active lifestyles, supporting community engagement, and building a strong base of local talent. One of Wild Padel's key goals is to develop skilled players through its academy, ultimately contributing to the Kingdom's sporting success on both national and international levels,' he said.
Ali notes that with a growing number of passionate players and rising young talents, the Kingdom is well-positioned to become a regional and global hub for padel in the coming years.
'Padel has a promising future in the Kingdom, driven by strong support from the Ministry of Sports under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. The efforts of the Saudi Padel Committee, led by Mugren Al-Mugren, alongside contributions from both governmental and private clubs, are accelerating the sport's development.'

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