Pakistan Padel Open 2024 registers record participation

Over 180 players competed across five categories, including some of the best players from Norway.

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The Pakistan Padel Open 2024, hosted by Legends Arena, has come to a spectacular end, cementing its place as the biggest padel tournament ever held in Pakistan.

This year’s event saw unprecedented participation, with over 180 players competing across five categories, including some of the best players from Norway, making it a truly international affair.

The tournament delivered high-octane performances, nail-biting finishes, and was packed with unforgettable highlights. Here are the final standings:

Category A (Men’s): Category A (Men’s): Farhan Mustafa, the defending champion, partnered with Abdur Rehman to retain the title with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 win over Norwegian partners Bilal and Samir.
Category B+: The duo of Ammar Shaikh and Shehroz Faheem claimed victory with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Ali Shahid and Azhar Katchi.
Category B: Saad Noman and Hamza Nafees Yaqoob emerged victorious with a decisive 6-4, 6-1 triumph over Rayyan Younus and Shakir Sangani.
Ladies’ Category: Mehak Taherani and Saira Umar claimed the title in a thrilling three-set battle, defeating sisters Hasnat and Rania Hashwani with a final score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
Mixed Category: Hamzah Bokhari and Hasnat Hashwani put on a dominant display to win 7-5, 6-1 against Gul Muhammad Taherani and Mehak Taherani.

This year’s tournament was further elevated by the participation of Norwegian Padel, whose four teams, led by their team manager, Mr. Soliman Sarwar, added an international flavor to the competition.

The tournament also welcomed prominent Norwegian players like Bilal Ahmed, Samir Almas, Christopher Ulsrud, and Haroon, who put on incredible performances, with Bilal and Samir finishing as runners-up in Category A.

A Historic Event for Pakistan:

The Pakistan Padel Open 2024 set new milestones, with its unmatched scale and quality. It was a testament to the growing popularity of padel in Pakistan, driven by the efforts of Legends Arena to establish world-class infrastructure and organize premier tournaments.

Prize Distribution Ceremony:

The prize distribution ceremony was graced by the presence of Mr. Jahangir Khan, Chairman of Total Sports and a sporting legend. He, along with representatives from the sponsors, presented trophies and cash prizes to the winners and runners-up of all categories.

Additionally, the tournament included consolation rounds for the Ladies and Men’s Category A. Asma Zaid and Saira Ammad took honors in the Ladies’ consolation round.

Meanwhile Munib Iqbal and Shakir Balagamwala triumphed in Men’s Category A.

Closing Remarks:

Speaking at the event, Christopher Ulsrud, a participant from Norway, praised the tournament’s organization, saying, “The experience here has been incredible, and the hospitality and competition in Pakistan have been top-notch.”

As the Pakistan Padel Open 2024 concludes, Legends Arena reaffirms its commitment to growing the sport of padel in Pakistan. With plans for more international events, the journey of elevating Pakistan’s sports landscape continues.