Dubai to host inaugural World Padel League in June

DUBAI: The world’s top-ranked padel players will convene with the biggest entertainers to present the ‘Greatest Show on Court’ with the inaugural World Padel League to be held in association with the Dubai Sports Council at Coca-Cola Arena from June 8-11.
The World Padel League will feature four teams, 24 of the world’s biggest players and four concerts with internationally renowned artists.
The four-day sportainment experience comes to Dubai by the same team that recently conducted the World Tennis League, which proved a huge success.
Rajesh Banga, Chairman of World Padel League, said: “Our goal is to innovate and marry world class sport with entertainment to give fans a unique and immersive experience. After the success of the World Tennis League (WTL) and with the incredible growth we see in padel, specifically regionally, we are excited to live up to the promise for another blockbuster event”.
H.E. Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, added: “The World Padel League will increase the popularity of the sport more locally and globally with local and international players showcasing their talent, highlighting tournament rules and standards, and cementing the commitment we made to grow and develop the sports by fostering interest in residents and visitors to pursue active sports. We believe the WPL will attract more talent to our shores.”
Mark Jan Kar, General Manager of Coca-Cola Arena, said: “We are thrilled to host another exciting sport and entertainment event at Coca-Cola Arena and look forward to our partnership with Rajesh and team. I believe padel can be both a participation and spectator sport and we see rapid growth in region over the past two years. With the success of WTL, it’s clear that combination of sports and live music makes for a perfect match”.