Dubai Police Team win first Open Padel Cup for Govt. Institutions

Dubai: Teams representing Dubai Police put on an entertaining and dominating show to claim the inaugural edition of the ‘Open Padel Cup for Government Institutions’ that concluded with the final this week.

Organized by ‘Just Padel’ in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and sponsorship from KuCoin, the tournament concluded on Sunday at the ‘Just Padel’ courts in Mina Rashid.

The competition, which aimed to foster community engagement, discover local talent and promote a healthy lifestyle, witnessed the participation of 50 teams from various government institutions across the UAE. All participants were Emiratis representing their respective entities in this unique sporting event.

Teams representing Dubai Police were dominant throughout the tournament while making a clean sweep of the top three positions.

The Dubai Police Team ‘B’ were crowned champions ahead of the Dubai Police Team ‘C’, while the Dubai Police Team ‘D’ took the bronze medal with a win against the fourth-placed Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) team.

The awards ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Saeed Al Marri, Secretary-General of the UAE Padel Association, Dr. Gao Wei, representing title sponsors KuCoin, and Anwar Idrissi, Director of ‘Just Padel’.

The competition format featured a single round league phase followed by the knockout rounds, providing intense and engaging matches over the course of three days.

The event also featured a special luncheon for VIPs, sponsored by KuCoin, where representatives from the Dubai Sports Council, the UAE Padel Association and media professionals were able to engage and discuss the growing importance of sports in the UAE.

The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) assured that this inaugural edition of the ‘Open Padel Cup for Government Institutions’ represents a milestone in promoting sports as a means of unity, collaboration and well-being across government entities.

"The (DSC) is proud to partner with KuCoin, whose support as the title sponsor has been instrumental in making this event a success. Events like these showcase the exceptional talent within our community and inspire a culture of fitness, excellence, and camaraderie,” remarked one of the top DSC officials.

This tournament not only celebrated the skills and sportsmanship of government entities but also highlighted the power of partnerships in promoting a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Padel Tennis is one of the fastest growing sports in the UAE and across the globe.

With the unwavering support of our wise leadership, the sports has witnessed a mercurial rise in the recent part.

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