KUWAIT: Zain has partnered with OCEAN PADEL Academy, a unique local sports club with world-class facilities, to support the academy’s various programs and services offered to padel enthusiasts in Kuwait, including fully equipped courts and facilities, kids camps, and seasonal championships. The partnership agreement was signed at the academy’s headquarters in Salmiya, attended by Zain Kuwait Corporate Relations Department Manager Hamad Al Musaibeeh, OCEAN PADEL Academy Co-founder & Manager Abdullatif Al Asfour, and Academy Co-founder & Deputy Manager Hamad Al Asfour.
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The partnership comes under the umbrella of Zain’s sustainability strategy, which closely focuses on contributing to growing the sports and youth sectors. The company supports local projects that serve athletes and enthusiasts of various sports in Kuwait, including padel, a sport that continues to gain popularity among Kuwait’s youth. OCEAN PADEL Academy is a unique local sports club that specializes in padel, covering over 3000 square meters and overlooking the Arabian Gulf Street.
The academy boasts several indoor and outdoor courts, the Zain Center Court with seats for 120+ spectators, state-of-the-art health and sports facilities, international trainers, and more. As a partner of the academy, Zain will also support a number of seasonal championships and special padel camps for kids facilitated by world-class trainers. The company will also hold exclusive championships for Zain employees at the academy’s courts to boost the spirit of competitiveness and teamwork.
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Zain is always committed to empowering the next generation of professional Kuwaiti athletes so they can excel and compete at top international arenas. The company strongly believes that the private sector has an essential role in supporting and encouraging sports projects to enable local athletes, develop their skills, and empower them to raise the Kuwaiti flag high at regional and international arenas.