Dubai: The second edition of the Dubai Premier Padel P1 concluded on Sunday at the Hamdan Sports Complex, showcasing world-class athletes, sold-out crowds, and a milestone moment for the international sports calendar. The event also highlighted the UAE's mission to cement its status as a sporting hub.
According to Emirates News Agency, after a week of supremely engaging matches and record attendance, Agustn Tapia and Arturo Coello claimed the men's title, while Claudia Fernandez and Bia Gonzalez won the women's title. The finals delivered competitive, high-intensity match play in front of a packed arena at the Hamdan Sports Complex.
The Oysho MVP Award was awarded to Bia Gonzalez and the DAMAC MVP was awarded to Agustn Tapia. In attendance was H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, who presented the trophies to the champions. Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Padel Association, was also among the attendees.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor, the tournament is organised by Gallop Global in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and the UAE Padel Association (UAEPA). This year's tournament also featured a major transformation of the venue. The 10-lane Olympic swimming pool inside the complex was fully converted into a padel arena with seating for 8,000 spectators, making it the largest indoor padel venue in the MENA region.
The new setup included four professional-grade courts and increased capacity for both fans and media. The transformation reflects Dubai's ability to adapt existing infrastructure to meet the demands of high-level international sport. Ivan Modia, CEO of Gallop Global and Tournament Director of Dubai Premier Padel P1, noted that the event reached a new level this year, with packed arenas and incredible fan energy demonstrating Dubai's rapid establishment as a global hub for world-class sporting and entertainment events.
This year's tournament brought together leading international talent from across the Premier Padel circuit, reflecting the sport's rapidly accelerating global reach and Dubai's growing reputation as a premium destination for international sporting events. Following this year's success, Dubai Premier Padel P1 is set to return in 2026, continuing its role as a flagship event for the Middle East and a key stop on the Premier Padel global tour.