Oman
Padel Committee Expands Player Base, Develops Game Programs

Muscat,
4 Aug 2026 (ONA) — Oman Padel Committee is working on plans and programs aimed
at expanding the player base across various governorates of the Sultanate of
Oman, developing age-group programs, discovering talent, raising the level of
national teams, increasing the number of accredited tournaments and events,
attracting future regional and international championships and enhancing
training and qualification programs for referees and coaches.

Padel
sport has witnessed rapid growth in recent years, with the number of courts
rising to over 100 distributed across various governorates of the Sultanate of
Oman, while the number of players has reached more than 10,000 male and female
players. This remarkable increase reflects the immense potential of this sport,
particularly amid the growing global trend toward it.

Al
Numan Sultan Al Nu’amani, Chairman of Oman Padel Committee, told Oman News
Agency (ONA) that Oman Padel Committee organizes official tournaments and
competitions, develops technical regulations and rules for the game, prepares and
qualifies players, coaches, and referees, and strengthens partnerships with
local and international entities, in addition to spreading the culture of
playing padel in society. This aims to achieve an ambitious vision of building
an Omani generation capable of competing globally in padel through developing
sports performance, enhancing professionalism, instilling passion, and placing
the Sultanate of Oman on the global map of this sport, which is considered one
of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

He
emphasized that its guiding values include “sports for all” and
striving to make sports accessible to all segments of society, regardless of
age, gender, or social background, so that sports are available to everyone
across various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.

He
confirmed that among the key achievements in padel in the Sultanate of Oman is
the establishment of a competitive system for local tournaments and an increase
in the number of registered players and practitioners, alongside the participation
of Omani players in regional and international tournaments, and strengthening
partnerships with the private sector to support the game’s growth. He noted
that Oman Padel Committee, through local tournaments and age-group categories,
monitors players in academies and sports centers, evaluates players based on
technical, physical, and behavioral aspects, and selects standout elements to
represent national teams according to specified criteria.

He
said that Oman Padel Committee is currently working to expand the construction
of courts across various governorates and attract more players, particularly in
the junior and women’s categories, alongside enhancing community awareness
regarding the competitive pathway of the game, and securing more sponsorships
and support for tournaments and development programs.

He
explained that among the most prominent tournaments organized by the Committee
throughout the year are the Sultanate of Oman Padel Ranking Championship,
tournaments accredited within the Committee’s annual agenda, and competitions
for various age groups, noting that the Committee is also studying the hosting
of such types of championships.

He
affirmed that Oman Padel Committee has established ambitious sustainability
plans aimed at enhancing cooperation with the private sector, diversifying
funding sources, and finding innovative solutions to support sports activities.
The Committee also seeks to achieve several strategic objectives in the coming
phase, including nurturing sports talent and age-group categories through
integrated training programs aimed at preparing professional players who can
represent the Sultanate of Oman in international forums. Furthermore, the
Committee seeks to raise awareness of the importance of padel by organizing
events and championships targeting all categories.

He
explained that the Committee focuses in its strategy on engaging all
stakeholders involved in padel, including coaches, clubs, players,
technological solution and artificial intelligence providers, mental
conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, supporting institutions, the private
sector, regional and international federations, referees, and academies. He
stressed that the Committee’s vision is built on establishing effective
partnerships that contribute to developing this sport and achieving a positive
and sustainable impact for society.

He
added that the Sultanate of Oman possesses significant capabilities to expand
padel over the coming years amid growing interest from youth and families,
which will enhance sports practice and consolidate healthy lifestyles.

Regarding
women’s empowerment in padel, Aisha Ali Al Sulaimani, player of the Women’s National
Padel Team, said in a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA): “From my
experience, I see that the interest in padel among young women in the Sultanate
of Oman is witnessing remarkable growth, with a greater desire among many girls
to play the game and participate in tournaments.”

She
added that modern clubs and padel courts have contributed to providing a safe
and well-equipped environment that helps female players develop their skill
level and gain experience, emphasizing that the increasing number of female
players will contribute to raising the level of competition and advancing
women’s padel in the Sultanate of Oman.

—Ends/AG