Pakistan's First International Padel Tournament to be Played in Karachi
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan is hosting its first international padel tournament, the APPT Grand Slam, in Karachi from October 30 to November 2.
- The sport has experienced phenomenal growth in Pakistan over the last two years, now featuring over 350 courts across major cities.
- Legendary squash player Jahangir Khan, chairman of Legends Arena, believes the tournament will boost the local standard and player exposure.
- The APPT CEO praised Legends Arena as one of the best venues on the Asia Pacific Padel Tour schedule.
- Hosting this large-scale event is viewed as a major step in establishing Pakistan on the global padel map.
Pakistan is set to host its inaugural international padel tournament, the APPT Grand Slam, at the Legends Arena in Karachi from October 30 to November 2, confirming the sport's global status after just two years of local development. Padel has seen phenomenal growth, with Pakistan now having around 350 courts across major cities, a number comparable to the USA, though the industry has largely overlooked this rise. Jahangir Khan, chairman of Legends Arena and a squash legend, views the tournament as a crucial opportunity to showcase the sport's improved standard and provide local rising players a chance to compete internationally. APPT CEO Carlos Carrillo praised Legends Arena as one of the best venues on the tour and expressed confidence in the organizing team to deliver an outstanding event. Talal Shah Khan, CEO of Legends Arena, stated that hosting the Grand Slam is a proud moment and a clear statement that Pakistan has arrived on the global padel map following recent international team debuts. The tournament includes professional and amateur events with a total prize fund of US$13,000, aiming to further cement padel's future growth in the nation.
