The organising committee for the World Padel Championship today confirmed DP World as the official title sponsor of the upcoming World Padel Championship in Dubai. The flagship biennial tournament of the International Padel Federation, the sport’s global governing body, is set to take place October 31 to November 5 at a refitted Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
Now officially titled ‘DP World Padel Championship 2022’, the event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, and hosted by the UAEPA in association with Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET). For the first time in the championship’s history, a prize pool of €500,000 will be on offer.
“I am delighted to announce DP World as the official title sponsor for the upcoming edition of the championship here in Dubai,” said Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of the UAEPA. “With their unrivalled experience in supporting some of the largest local and international sporting events, this milestone sponsorship for the World Padel Championship will only help foster the UAE’s position as a global capital of padel and increase exposure to what is already one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.”
The DP World Padel Championship will feature separate men’s and women’s categories, with 16 national teams set to compete in each competition.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of the Organising Committee, said: “At DP World, we are committed to supporting platforms that continue to expand and grow the game of sport for everyone, everywhere. In a relatively short period, padel has seen an exponential rise in popularity, and the UAE has made incredible steps toward becoming a global hub for the sport. Our title sponsorship of the World Padel Championship is confirmation of our investment in growing the sport to even greater heights.”
The UAE men’s national team will make its debut on home turf at the DP World Padel Championship 2022. An eight-man squad will represent the Arabian Gulf against a impressive roster of the game’s leading countries, including Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain, and Uruguay.
National teams that have qualified for the women’s competition include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Uruguay, and the USA.
Further announcements on the DP World Padel Championship 2022, including the official draw, match timings, and ticket prices, will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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