(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan to Host First-Ever International Padel Tournament in Karachi
Oct 3, 2025 | 2:50 pm
KARACHI: Pakistan is set to make history later this month as it hosts its first-ever international padel tournament, marking a new milestone in the country’s growing sports scene.
The Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Grand Slam will take place at the Legends Arena in Karachi from October 30 to November 2, featuring Asia’s top padel players. The event comes just two years after Pakistan opened its first padel courts at Legends Arena, and the sport has since seen a rapid rise with more than 350 courts now operating nationwide across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad.
Jahangir Khan backs padel growth
The tournament has the support of Pakistan’s squash legend Jahangir Khan, who now serves as chairman of Legends Arena. He believes the event will inspire the next generation of local athletes.
“Having the APPT tournament here will be a big boost for our young players,” said Khan. “It gives them the chance to test themselves against Asia’s best and to showcase the progress Pakistan has made in padel over the last two years.”
Global spotlight on Pakistan
APPT CEO Carlos Carrillo said he was delighted to bring the event to Pakistan for the first time.
“It is a pleasure to collaborate with Legends Arena, one of the finest venues in Asia. We are confident this event will be one of the highlights of our season,” he said.
Talal Shah Khan, CEO of Total Sports & Legends Arena, echoed the excitement, calling it a proud moment for Pakistan. “Hosting the Asia Pacific Padel Tour Grand Slam in Karachi is more than just a tournament — it’s a statement that Pakistan has officially arrived on the global padel map,” he said.
Tournament details
The event will feature both professional and amateur competitions across men’s, women’s, and mixed categories, with a total prize pool of USD 13,000. Amateur players wishing to participate have until October 20, 2025 to register through the official tournament website.
With Pakistan already having made its debut at the Asia Pacific Padel Cup in Kuala Lumpur and the Singapore Masters, hosting this landmark event at home is expected to further strengthen its place in the international padel community.
