On the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day, launched by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of Family Development Foundation & President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood and “Mother the Nation”, Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has announced the organisation of Mashreq Women’s Padel Championship, allocated for Emirati female players (C Open Category).

The Championship will take place on Aug.26 and 27, 2023 at the courts of Dubai Sports World with participation of 16 teams of multi-nationalities & different ages, and under the sponsorship of Mashreq. The door of registration remains open up to Aug.24 through the Championship’s website: https://emiratipadel.com.

The Championship’s sponsor has allocated money prize of Dhs20 thousand for winners. In this regard, the 1st placed team will gain Dhs10 thousand, while the second placed team will be awarded Dhs6 thousand and the third placed will get Dhs4 thousand. Valuable prizes will also be presented by Honor Mobile Phones Co.

Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General of DSC, confirmed that the Council is keen to celebrate the Emirati Women’s Day, coinciding Aug.28. every year, through organization of various sports events coping with the Emirati woman’s anticipations regarding exercise of sports activities & skill development. The Championship encourages Emirati women to exercise favorite sports and enjoy healthy, vital & happy life.

Hareb stated: “DSC organises every year tens of local & international sports events for women. We are pleased this year to add an eminent event to this rich agenda; i.e. Mashreq Women’s Padel Championship, which is organised on the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day. We are also pleased that the Championship is organised in collaboration with Mashreq, as the sponsorship of this leading bank for such Championships embodies integrating relation between public & private sectors to serve community and confirms the Bank’s keenness to support sport & empower Emirati women in this field.”

He added: “This Championship is a unique opportunity for female athletes to participate in a new experience in Dubai Sports World; the distinctive sports location. We are keen to keep on organising this Championship every year, and to boost & develop it in line with the remarkable development in women sports in general and padel sport in particular.”

Muna Al Ghurair, Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Mashreq said: “This collaboration isn’t just about a game; it’s about a movement. A movement where Emirati sportswomen shine bright, showcasing their talent, grit, and passion for Padel. We are delighted to partner with Dubai Sports Council (DSC) for Mashreq Women’s Padel Championship in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day. Padel is gaining popularity across the globe, and our region, and Mashreq’s journey with Padel isn’t just about partnership. It’s about embracing the game in its entirety. We’re all in!”