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Emirates 24/7
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Emirates 24/7
Saeed bin Maktoum crowns winners of International Padel Championship at Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament
Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Padel Federation, crowned the winners of the International Padel Federation (FIP) Championship for the gold category, that was held as part of the activities of the 12th edition of the 'Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament'. Launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and held annually at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex during the holy month of Ramadan, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan 'Limitless Capabilities', this is the largest sports tournament of its kind. Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum honoured the winners in the presence of Ali Sajwani, Managing Director and General Manager of Operations at Damac Properties, the Diamond Partner of the tournament, and Hassan Al Mazrouei, the tournament manager. The Swedish duo of Simon Vazquez and Adam Axelsen won first place in the men's competition after defeating the French-Spanish duo of Maxime Joris and Guillem Figorla Santiago 7-5, 6-4. The Spanish duo of Barbara Las Heras and Esther Carnicero Matin also won first place in the women's competition after defeating fellow Spaniards Laura Lujan Rodriguez and Marta Arellano Navarro 7-6, 6-3. The Nad Al Sheba Padel Championship for nations kicked off yesterday, with participation of players from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Australia, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. The group stages will continue till Wednesday, with Bahrain scheduled to meet Iran today, and Kuwait taking on the Netherlands, while Australia cross swords with Saudi Arabia. In the last round-robin matches to be held tomorrow, the UAE will play Bahrain, Saudi Arabia will be up against Kuwait and the Netherlands will meet Australia. The semi-finals will be held on Thursday, and the final will be on Friday (March 7). The Nad Al Sheba Open Doubles Padel Championship will be held from Saturday (March 8), with the participation of the best 32 doubles and will continue until March 12. This will be followed by the International Federation Championship (FIP) Juniors Championship from March 13 to 16, while the special competition for the local community will be held from March 16 to 20. Exciting Jiu-Jitsu Championship Meanwhile, the Jiu-Jitsu Championship competitions will also start tomorrow at the main hall of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The competition will be held in five categories, namely Open Men's (18 years and above) for Blue and Purple belts in the -62kg, -72kg, -85kg, -100kg and brown and black belts in the -62kg, -72kg, -85kg, -100kg, and the Masters category for 30 years and above for the Blue and Purple belts in the -62kg, -72kg, -85kg and -100kg and for the Brown and Black belts in the -62kg, -72kg, -85kg and the -100kg categories. The Women's competition will see athletes taking part for the Blue and Purple belts in the -55kg, -62kg, -72kg and -85kg, and Brown and Black belts in the -55kg, -62kg, -72kg and -85kg, and in the juniors' category for 16 to 17 year-olds for the Blue and Purple belts in the -52kg, -62kg, -73kg and -85kg, along with the Blue and Purple belts for the -44kg, -52kg, -63kg and -75kg. The competitions are being organised through a round-robin league cum knockout system as approved by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation. All junior competitions will be held tomorrow (March 5), while the competitions for men and women seniors will be held on March 6. March 6 will also see the hosting of the Obstacle Challenge Championship that will continue till March 10, while the the running race will be held on March 8. The organizing committee continues to receive registration requests to participate in the running, cycling, shooting with running (Laser Run), badminton, tug-of-war and obstacle course championships, through the tournament's approved electronic system on the official website The running race will be held on March 8, while the badminton championships will be worked out on March 8 and 9. The wheelchair basketball championship will start on March 9 and continue until March 19. The shooting and running championship (Laser Run) will be held on March 10 and 11, while the tug-of-war championship will start on March 11 and continue till March 18. The cycling race will be held on March 15 and 16, while the volleyball championship competitions will start on March 12 and continue till March 20. Image caption: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum crowns the winners in the presence of Ali Sajwani and Hassan Al Mazrouei. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
MAG becomes proud sponsor of the UAE National Padel Teams
UAE: MAG, one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE, and the UAE Padel Association (UAE PA) have announced the signing of an agreement under which the real estate developer will serve as the main sponsor of the UAE Men's and Women's National Padel Teams. The agreement will initially span one year, with the possibility of extending it further. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening ties between national institutions, uniting their efforts to elevate and promote the sport of padel, which has achieved remarkable growth and success across the GCC, the Middle East and on a global scale. As part of the agreement, players of the UAE Men's and Women's National Padel Teams will wear shirts bearing the logo of 'MAG' on the front during their participation in all local and international competitions. The agreement reflects the vision and support of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. It also aligns with the leadership and guidance of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Padel Association, in advancing the sport of padel in the UAE. Padel is one of the fastest-growing sport in the UAE, witnessing a significant surge in participation and an increase in the number of facilities dedicated to the game. The success of grassroots development initiatives is evident in the UAE national team's impressive performance, achieving a No.5 ranking at the FIP World Padel Championships, Qatar 2024 ahead of established teams from countries like Brazil, France and Chile. Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum praised MAG for its support and stated: 'At the UAE Padel Association, we are proud to partner with MAG—not only because the company is a distinguished leader in fulfilling its social responsibility but also for its commitment to supporting our national teams. The company has a long-standing history of backing various initiatives across the UAE, and we are delighted to welcome them to the world of Padel. Together, we look forward to achieving even greater success in the future.' In his comments, Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, Senior Executive Vice Chairman of MAG said: 'We are honored to support the UAE National Padel Teams and contribute to the continued growth of this exciting sport. At MAG, we believe in the power of sport to bring people together and foster national pride. This partnership represents our commitment to supporting local talent and contributing to the UAE's vision of becoming a global leader in sports. We look forward to seeing the teams succeed on the international stage and to being part of their journey towards even greater achievements.' Established in 2014, the UAE Padel Association has achieved notable success over just one decade while registering notable achievements in the world of Padel. Over the years, the UAE has hosted several top-level world competitions along with successful runs from its national teams. The association is also actively involved in fostering the sport at the grassroots levels while supporting juniors of all ages and levels. Additionally, the UAE Padel Association has established an approved classification for players and clubs in the country, while seeking to provide an ideal environment for sports investment, thanks to the abundance of clubs, academies and nurseries that serve Padel in the UAE and the region. MAG, is the real estate arm of MAG Group – a multinational conglomerate based in the UAE, with a 46-year-old legacy. MAG was established in 2003 and its current real estate portfolio ranges from iconic residential towers and communities to ultra luxury developments that incorporate Bio Living and wellness-focused concepts, which are considered firsts in the region.
