The International Padel Federation (FIP) is proud to announce that it has officially become a Signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).   This achievement follows a long and rigorous process, including a two-year collaboration with the International Testing Agency (ITA), and reflects FIP's sustained efforts to align its governance, regulations, and anti-doping programme with the highest international standards.   Becoming a WADA Code Signatory confirms that FIP fully complies with the requirements set out in the World Anti-Doping Code, placing Padel within the same robust anti-doping framework adhered to by the world's leading Olympic and international sports.   The World Anti-Doping Code is the core document that harmonises anti-doping policies, rules, and ......read more

From 31 July to 2 August, Canada will host the North and Central America Qualifiers; from 21 to 23 August, Paraguay will stage the South America Qualifiers. Ten national teams have already secured their place in the Final Phase, to be held in Qatar from 2 to 7 November: the nine best-ranked teams from the 2024 edition, plus the host nation. The remaining places will be allocated through the European Qualifiers and the combined Africa–Asia Qualifiers. The road to the FIP World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 November in Doha, Qatar, begins in Toronto and Asunción. Canada and Paraguay will host the first continental qualification tournaments, which will secure places at the most prestigious team competition on the international FIP calendar.   The race to reach the World Cup in Doha will ......read more

Winners of the last four consecutive tournaments, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia return to defend their title at the Premier Padel Andalucía Málaga P1. The Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena is ready for another week of top-class padel, one that will be especially meaningful for Bea González as she competes in her home city. Alongside Paula Josemaría, Bea returns as the defending champion, as does Claudia Fernández, who will play alongside Sofia Araújo for the final time before forming a new young partnership with Martina Calvo from the Pretoria P1 onwards.   MEN The men's draw features 48 pairs. Coello and Tapia will begin their campaign against either David Gala and Enzo Jensen or Víctor Ruiz and Mario Ortega. Fede Chingotto and Ale Galán will open ......read more

_The men’s and women’s 2026 and 2028 FIP World Cups will be held in Doha._ The 2026 edition will take place from 2 to 7 November at the prestigious Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, which has hosted the Qatar Major Premier Padel since 2022 and was the location of the last World Team Championships._ The 2026 edition will offer a record prize money of €1.2 million, rising further to €1.35 million in 2028, _equally distributed between men and women, _making it the highest amount awarded in any Padel competition._ The International Padel Federation and the Qatar Padel Federation are proud to announce Doha, Qatar, as the host city for the 2026 and 2028 editions of the FIP World Cup, the most prestigious international competition for national teams. Both editions will be held at the iconic ......read more

The dream became reality. Seeded No. 5, and after defeating the No. 2 seeds Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez as well as the No. 1 seeds Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen were crowned champions of the Betclic Premier Padel Bordeaux P2. For Icardo, it is the first Premier Padel title of her career, while Jensen returns to winning ways more than two and a half years after her triumph at the Acapulco P1 in 2024 alongside Jessica Castelló. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, meanwhile, claimed their fourth consecutive title following victories in Rome, Valencia and Valladolid, defeating Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan after a thrilling final that ended 5-7 7-6 6-2.   WOMEN Icardo and Jensen had lost all nine of their previous meetings against Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, and the opening set also went the ......read more

Arturo Coello was born in Valladolid, while Paula Josemaria has a special connection with Plaza Mayor. That is why today's victories, alongside Agustin Tapia and Bea Gonzalez respectively, mean more than most. Both dreamed of lifting the trophy once again in the iconic square hosting the P2, and both achieved that goal. Two straight-set victories secured the fifth title of the season for Coello and Tapia – their third in a row – and the sixth for Josemaria and Gonzalez, after their run of five consecutive titles had come to an end in Buenos Aires. MEN Coello and Tapia defeated Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan 6-4 6-3 in one hour and four minutes, having already beaten them at the Foro Italico and in the memorable Valencia final. This time, one break in the tenth game of the opening set and another in the eighth game of the ......read more

Giulia Dal Pozzo and Nuria Rodriguez are enjoying another dream week following their breakthrough in Rome. In Valladolid, the Italian and the Spaniard have once again reached the semi-finals: after defeating Claudia Fernandez and Sofia Araujo in the round of 16, they produced another outstanding performance to overcome Ale Salazar and Ale Alonso. Their 6-1 6-1 victory in one hour and six minutes sends them into the semi-finals against Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez, who defeated Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen by the same 6-4 6-4 scoreline. While the bottom-half semi-final of the women's draw will begin not before 10:30 CEST, play will start at 9:00 with the match between Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay and Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero, who also met in the final of the Rome Major and the semi-finals of the Valencia P1. The No. 1 seeds ......read more

LE MANS, France, Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Team Qatar successfully completed its first-ever appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, reaching the chequered flag after an impressive and determined performance in one of motorsport’s most prestigious events. Competing at Le Mans for the first time, Team Qatar by Iron Lynx rose to the challenge of the iconic endurance race with pace and professionalism, bringing home the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 entry after more than 320 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe. Starting 12th on the LMGT3 starting grid, the car shared by Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi established itself in the fight from the opening stages of the race, immediately settling into the rhythm of the twice-around-the-clock contest. Team Qatar climbed the order of the ultra-competitive class, ......read more

Backed by the vision of QMMF, Team Qatar by Iron Lynx takes its place on the grid for the 24 Hours of Le Mans as Qatari motorsport reaches a landmark moment on the world stage LE MANS, France, Saturday, June 13, 2026 — History will be made later today when Team Qatar takes the start of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race for the first time. Representing Qatar on the international stage, the team’s three drivers — Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi — will race twice around the clock in one of the most iconic and demanding events in world motorsport. The Team Qatar by Iron Lynx Mercedes-AMG entry will line up 12th on the grid in the fiercely competitive LMGT3 category when the race gets underway at 16:00 local time. Competing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans marks a historic moment for ......read more

Encouraging start as Team Qatar by Iron Lynx set the fourth quickest time in yesterday’s first free practice session and progress into Hyperpole LMGT3 qualifying later today LE MANS, France, Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Team Qatar’s debut entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans began in earnest on Wednesday with a busy day of on-track action. With five hours of practice over two sessions and a 30-minute qualifying, the team completed a total of 47 laps and secured progression into Hyperpole qualifying later today. It was an encouraging first day at the iconic endurance race for the #62 Team Qatar by Iron Lynx entry, with valuable lessons learned ahead of a second day of running.  The highlight of Wednesday’s action came during the 30-minute qualifying session, which got underway at 18:30 local time ......read more

The Snoonu Arena at MOQ: Where Football, Fun & Community Come Together Free Entry | Register on Snoonu City | Open to all Snoonu, Qatar's leading super-app, and Mall of Qatar (MOQ), the country's premier shopping and lifestyle destination, have launched the Snoonu Arena, Qatar's most vibrant and immersive fan zone experience for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This unmissable celebration of football, community and entertainment will take place across multiple areas of Mall of Qatar throughout the entire tournament, positioning Mall of Qatar as the country’s home of World Cup fan experiences. Open daily and completely free of charge, the Snoonu Arena invites fans of all nationalities to gather, cheer, play, eat, shop, and create unforgettable memories, all in one spectacular venue. To attend, visitors simply ......read more

The world No. 1s are back. Arturo Coello, Agustin Tapia, Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay chose the same evening to reclaim a title that had eluded them since Cancún. They did so in Rome, at the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel, in front of a packed Foro Italico (more than 9.000 fans) that celebrated a week of padel destined to be remembered for many reasons. From the longest match ever played on the Premier Padel circuit (the semi-final won by Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero against Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez) to the first Major semi-final reached by an Italian player (Giulia Dal Pozzo). Then came the finals, which provided further highlights, with Sanchez and Ustero, as well as Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan, falling after strong performances. It was a second Rome title for Coello and Tapia after their 2023 triumph, and a second ......read more

The Last Dance, to borrow the title of the famous documentary about Michael Jordan's final season, is exactly how Ale Salazar imagined this farewell chapter. She wants to compete until the very end, not simply make up the numbers during her final trip around the world before retirement. Just three days ago, Salazar, the most successful player in padel history with 58 career titles, was on court in the final of the FIP Platinum Albania, where she lost to Veronica Virseda and Marina Guinart. Now, however, her focus has already shifted to the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel and Wednesday's opening match against Giulia Dal Pozzo and Nuria Rodriguez. Her main goal is clear: to enjoy every emotion of her final season as a professional player. "The decision to retire at the end of 2026 was a considered one, and I approached it ......read more

In the eyes of Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger there is the determination of players arriving at the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel with a single objective: lifting the winners' trophy. So far, they have been the only pair capable of breaking into the endless battle between world No. 1s Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello and the duo formed by Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto. This season, Lebron and Augsburger have already claimed the title at the Brussels P2, defeating Tapia-Coello in the final and the "Chingalan" pairing in the semi-finals.   "Both pairs are very difficult to beat", says Lebron. "We must not focus on Tapia-Coello or Galan-Chingotto. They are difficult opponents for us, but it is not easy for them to play against us either. When we step onto the court, we only think about beating ......read more

The Foro Italico, one of the most iconic venues in world sport, has once again turned blue for the fifth edition of the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel, with Rome welcoming the world's best players for an unmissable week of competition. In the men's draw, Fede Chingotto and Ale Galán are targeting a third consecutive title following their victories in 2024 and 2025. In the women's tournament, Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay will defend the title they won last year while also attempting to end the run of five consecutive tournament victories achieved by Paula Josemaría and Bea González. The leading players are already in Rome, with Ari Sánchez, Andrea Ustero, Arturo Coello and Giulio Graziotti taking part in the draw ceremony for the main draws, which begin on Tuesday following the conclusion of qualifying. MEN ......read more

From 31 May to 7 June, the Italian capital welcomes the world's leading Padel players for the first Major of the season. With major returns and standout storylines, three leading pairs are set to compete for the title and world Ranking points. A total of 240 players will compete — 52 pairs in the women's draw and 68 in the men's draw — across 118 matches played over eight days. Five editions and a now inseparable bond: Rome and top-level Padel continue to strengthen their shared history year after year. The BNL Italy Major Premier Padel returns to the Italian capital to write a new chapter of sporting spectacle and growth. From 31 May to 7 June, the Foro Italico will once again become the beating heart of world Padel, a stage of exceptional appeal where the best players in the world will showcase their ......read more

Tirana's iconic Skanderbeg Square has been transformed into a large padel village, with four courts – and free admission – hosting the FIP Platinum Albania from Tuesday to Saturday, the second event in the most prestigious category of the CUPRA FIP Tour. Nineteen players from the top 30 of the men's FIP ranking and 14 from the top 30 of the women's FIP ranking will compete in an event that represents a major opportunity to promote padel in Albania. The tournament is organised through a collaboration between the International Padel Federation and the Albanian Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Culture. MEN There will be 28 pairs competing in both the men's and women's draws, with the top four seeded pairs entering the competition directly in Wednesday's round of 16. The top-seeded pair in the entry list ......read more

Doha, Qatar, 20 May, 2026 - Team Qatar will make its debut at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans from 10 to 14 June, marking an important milestone for Qatari motorsport as the nation takes its place on the grid of one of the world’s most prestigious and demanding races. The programme is delivered through a strategic partnership between Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Iron Lynx, alongside a collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, with Team Qatar set to compete in the LMGT3 category aboard the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport LMGT3. With the main race taking place from 13 to 14 June at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, the 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as the pinnacle event of endurance racing and the centerpiece of the FIA World Endurance Championship calendar. First held in 1923, the race tests drivers, teams, ......read more

Another page in padel history was written in Buenos Aires. A crowd of16,920 spectators filled the Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss to watch the P1 semi-finals in the Argentine capital: never before had so many peopleattended a match in this sport, surpassing even the previous record of 16,156, also set at the Buenos Aires P1 last year. A packed and passionate atmosphere carried home favourite Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay into the final when the match appeared lost: after saving a match point in the second set at 6-3 6-5 for Claudia Fernandez and Sofia Araujo, the number 1 seeds staged a comeback to win 3-6 7-6 6-4 in three hours and three minutes, earning another opportunity to claim a title against the other pair at the centre of the circuit’s new rivalry. Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez ......read more

A packed arena with 13,000 spectators, the emotions surrounding the farewell to Miguel Lamperti, who played the final Premier Padel tournament of his career in Buenos Aires. Then came a long day of action that determined the semi-finalists of the P1 in the Argentine capital: in both the men's and women's draws, the top four seeded pairs will compete for the title. Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria, winners of the last four consecutive tournaments, came close to seeing their streak ended but eventually overcame Ale Salazar and Ale Alonso 7-5 2-6 6-2. Today, in the match that will open the programme at 1 p.m. local time (6 p.m. CEST), they will face Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero in the semi-finals, after the latter advanced with a 6-0 6-2 win over Marta Ortega and Martina Calvo. In the top half of the draw, meanwhile, not before 3 ......read more

Doha, Qatar - The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Visit Qatar have announced the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will take place at Lusail City for the second year running, on 10-12 December, 2026. Qatar’s vibrant waterfront city is preparing to host the climax to this season’s T100 Race To Qatar on the 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour.  The event sees the world’s best professional triathletes race head-to-head in locations around the globe, starting on the Gold Coast in March and taking in iconic venues such as Singapore, San Francisco and London, before finishing with an end-of-season showdown at the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final. Last year, the women’s and men’s series were won by British Olympian Kate Waugh and New Zealand superstar Hayden ......read more

Fede Chingotto, Ale Galan, Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez were the number 2 seeds at the ueno Bank Asuncion Premier Padel P2, but they produced number 1 performances on finals night. For both 'Chingalan' and Paulita and Bea, it was their fourth title of 2026. While the men's titles have come at different stages of the season, Josemaria and Gonzalez extended their remarkable winning streak against Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, defeating them once again in Paraguay after previous victories in Miami, Newgiza and Brussels. WOMEN In the women's final, Delfi and Gemma looked on course to return to winning ways for the first time since Cancun. After taking the opening set, however, Brea – also affected by physical problems – and Triay were unable to stop the comeback from Josemaria (who secured the 50th title of ......read more

Accreditation reinforces international recognition, player development pathways, and world-class operational standards Doha, Qatar – 10 May 2026 – Qatar Polo Club (QPC) has officially been accredited by the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), the internationally recognised authority governing the rules and standards of polo in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and one of the most respected institutions in the sport globally. This achievement marks a major milestone for Qatar Polo Club, following the successful completion of all accreditation requirements and procedures. More than a formal recognition, the HPA accreditation represents a strategic advancement that enhances the Club’s technical excellence, operational standards, and international positioning. Through this accreditation, Qatar Polo Club gains ......read more

Doha Design District Public Art Open Call Design District invites artists, designers, architects, and creatives from across the region and beyond to propose their creative and innovative installations for Msheireb Downtown Doha. Selected works will be commissioned as semi-permanent installations, activating public spaces, reflecting cultural identity, and engaging communities. Submissions are now open

...read more

Building on growing regional appeal, with GCC athletes representing around 10% of competitors in the first edition Visit Qatar, in partnership with Qatar Challenge Racing Club (Samla), has announced the return of the Samla International Race, set to take place on January 23, 2027. The upcoming edition will once again welcome male and female participants from the regional and around the world to compete in one of Qatar's most demanding endurance races. Since its launch in 2017, the Samla Race has grown into a flagship sporting event in Qatar, attracting elite athletes and endurance enthusiasts alike. In the previous edition, participants from the GCC accounted around 10% of total competitors, reflecting the event's growing regional appeal and cross-border participation. As the official partner of the international ......read more

The Brussels crowd, which filled the Gare Maritime - Tour & Taxis from the very first day of the week, enjoyed once again the high-level spectacle that padel consistently delivers. The closing Sunday of the Premier Padel P2 in the Belgian capital crowned Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger for the first time in the men’s draw and marked a third consecutive title for Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez in the women’s draw. MEN To claim the title, Lebron and Augsburger knew they had to defeat the best pairs. They delivered: after their semi-final win over Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan, they secured victory in the final against Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, a pair against whom they had always played three-set matches but never won. This time, el Lobo Lebron and the ......read more

In Cancun, the tournament where they reached their first final as a pair, Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger played for the title after defeating Sanyo Gutierrez and Gonza Alfonso. The final of the Lotto Brussels Premier Padel P2, however, carries a special significance, as it comes against the pair (Chingotto/Galan) that has won the most tournaments in 2026, one of the two pairs that have dominated the circuit since 2024, and against a player – Ale Galan – with whom 'el Lobo' has written part of padel history. A double 6-4 victory in one hour and 18 minutes sends Lebron and Augsburger into the final against Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, winners in Riyadh and in Cancun, but who have consistently faced difficulties against Lebron and Augsburger. ......read more

Seven of the eight pairs set to contest the semi-finals of the Lotto Brussels Premier Padel P2 are among the top four seeds across both the men’s and women’s draws. Then there are Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen, who have already reached the penultimate stage this season in Riyadh and Gijon and will aim to go one step further on Saturday at the Gare Maritime - Tour & Taxis. Icardo and Jensen, seeded number 5, secured their semi-final place with a 6-4 6-2 win over Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero, earning a meeting with Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, which will open the afternoon session at 17:00. Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay defeated Ale Salazar and Ale Alonso 6-3 6-1 in one hour and 12 minutes. The first semi-final of the day will instead see Claudia Fernandez and Sofia Araujo (6-2 7-5 against Jessica Castelló and Lorena ......read more

Intensive two-day training programme delivers a structured experience for newly selected players Doha, Qatar – 20 April 2026: Qatar Polo Club (QPC) successfully concluded its "Polo Elite Training Camp" held from 17 to 18 April 2026 in Al Samriya. The camp brought together a group of newly selected male and female players for a focused and structured learning experience, designed as a foundational step in the development pathway for players and reflective of the methodology followed in teaching and practicing this historic sport. Over the course of two days, participants took part in a comprehensive programme combining both theoretical and practical components. Sessions included riding assessments to ensure proper control and sound technique, alongside fundamental mallet training aimed at building core skills. ......read more

Finals day has arrived in Egypt. The Premier Padel Newgiza P2 is ready to crown its champions, with the top two seeds set to contest both the men's and women's titles. Play begins at 16:00 with the women's final, as Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay face Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez for the third consecutive time; this will be followed by the men's final, featuring defending champions Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan against Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas, champions in 2024.   MEN The men's title will therefore be contested by the pairs who have won the last two editions of the Newgiza P2. Stupaczuk and Yanguas secured their place in the final with a 6-1 6-4 win over Edu Alonso and Juan ......read more

One of the biggest surprises of the start of the season comes from Egypt. Luis Hernandez, number 56 in the FIP ranking, and Enzo Jensen, number 86, are enjoying a remarkable run: starting from the qualifiers, they have reached the quarter-finals of the Newgiza P2 by defeating one of the tournament's top pairs, Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. However, beyond the victory, it was the scoreline that stood out, with Hernandez and Jensen dominating the third set, closed 6-0 after winning the first in a tie-break and after the 6-3 for the number 3 seeds had appeared to turn the match. An outstanding achievement that now sets up a quarter-final against Edu Alonso and Juan Tello (8), completing a perfect day for the Jensen family, as earlier in the morning Claudia, Enzo's sister, ......read more

Awarded Platinum for Best Sporting Event, Best Public Event and Best B2C Event Doha, Qatar – 14 April 2026: Polo AlMarsa Qatar proudly announces its remarkable achievement at the internationally renowned MUSE Creative Awards 2026, where the event was honored with Platinum recognition—the highest accolade—in the categories of Sporting Event, Public Event, and B2C Event. These Platinum victories highlight Polo AlMarsa’s excellence in delivering world-class sporting experiences and innovative public events, setting new benchmarks for Qatar’s sports industry while reinforcing its influence on the global stage. Hosted by Qatar Polo Club, organized by MUSE, with leading event management company, Ficher Appelt, the event honored Argentina and Chile through the Years of Culture ......read more

Eight out of eight. The semi-finals of the Miami Premier Padel P1 will feature the world’s top pairs: there has been no room for outsiders at the Miami Beach Convention Centre, where an unmissable weekend is about to unfold, also marked by a renewed duel between two players who have shaped the history of the sport. As in Gijón, Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria will face each other: Ari, alongside Andrea Ustero, defeated Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga 6-3 6-3, while Paula, partnering Bea Gonzalez, did the same (6-3 7-5) against Marina Guinart and Veronica Virseda. Opening the programme on the Juan y Bela court at 12:00 local time (17:00 CET) will be the No. 1 and No. 4 pairs: Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, who advanced with a 6-0 6-3 win over Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen, and Claudia Fernandez and Sofia Araujo, who ......read more

From Mexico to the United States, from Cancún to Miami. There is hardly time to reflect on the emotions of this week, with the finals scheduled for today, as the Premier Padel circuit is already set for another key event. The Miami Beach Convention Center will host the second edition of the Miami P1, which last year played a significant role in the development of padel in the United States. Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay in the women's draw, and Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the men's draw, will defend their titles, but several pairs are ready to challenge them: Miami will also mark the return to competition of Pablo Cardona, after a long period out due to injury, seeded number 9 alongside Javi Leal.   MEN A total of 48 ......read more

Another unpredictable day in Cancún, marked by surprises and notable stories. Among them is the strong connection with Mexico of Sanyo Gutierrez: the Argentine legend had not reached a semi-final on the Premier Padel circuit since March two years ago, when he advanced to the last four in Mexico (in Acapulco) alongside Paquito Navarro. Gonza Alfonso and Tolito Aguirre also confirmed their particular affinity with Cancún: last year's finalists (defeated by Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk) produced the two main upsets of the quarter-finals, this time with different partners. Gonza and Sanyo eliminated Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan with a 7-5 6-4 scoreline; Tolito and Alex Arroyo (the latter competing in his first Premier Padel semi-final) defeated ......read more

Doha, Qatar (February 28, 2026) – Nissan Formula E Team's Oliver Rowland clinched his third podium of the season in Round 5 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Jeddah, as the squad bounced back strongly from a tough first race of the double-header the day before. In the opening race of the weekend on Friday, Norman Nato qualified well, reaching the semi-final stage, while teammate Rowland missed out on the Duels. Starting fourth, Nato led for multiple laps ahead of his Pit Boost stop, but lost places later in the race against rivals in Attack Mode and crossed the line 13th. Meanwhile, Rowland was unable to make progress from 16th on the grid, with the current World Champion coming home 17th. In the second race of the double-header on Saturday, a better qualifying performance for Rowland saw ......read more

The 2026 agreement will provide lighting for courts across FIP international circuits, using advanced and sustainable technology.   The International Padel Federation has signed an agreement with Led Light Projects S.L., a Spanish company specialising in professional sports lighting and already a global reference for padel courts. Under the agreement, Led Light Projects will serve as Official Lighting Supplier to FIP until 31 December 2026.   The partnership marks a further step in the growth and innovation of the international circuits governed by FIP, with the aim of strengthening organisational and technological standards. Led Light Projects will supply lighting systems for 10 padel courts, helping to ensure optimal conditions for athletes, spectators and television broadcasts. These ......read more

Celebrating sport, community engagement, and international excellence Doha, Qatar, February 21, 2026: Fifty One East, Qatar's favourite department store, and Fnac Qatar, the leading leisure, culture and technology destination, proudly announced their continued sponsorship of two of the country's most prestigious sporting events, the Qatar TotalEnergies Open and the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Fifty One East returned as the Official Retailer, while Fnac Qatar joined once again as the Official Technology Partner, reinforcing both brands' dedication to supporting international sporting excellence in Qatar and contributing to the nation's vibrant sports culture. As the tournaments' Official Timekeeper, Rolex continues to play its longstanding role in ensuring precision and excellence throughout the competitions, ......read more

Doha, Qatar 18 February 2026 - Lebanese-American tennis star Hady Habib inspired students and educators during a special visit to First Assalam School, an initiative of Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation dedicated to advancing education and development. Launched in 2019, the First Assalam School supports non-Arab children aged 7 to 12 who face financial and structural barriers to accessing quality education. To date, the school has enrolled more than 5300 students, providing inclusive learning opportunities and structured academic pathways that enable students to reintegrate into formal education systems. During the visit, Habib shared insights from his professional journey, underscoring the importance of perseverance, discipline, and ambition in achieving success at the highest levels of international ......read more

World No3 has barely had a chance to relax after winning in Melbourne, being bed-ridden during a short stopover in Dubai and then going straight back on court in Doha Dubai, UAE – 15 February 2026: It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tennis, the Kazakh star is hoping this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – her adopted home tournament in the city in which she has lived since 2024 – provides the chance to properly celebrate. The 26-year-old is balancing the demands of being the top seed at this week’s WTA 1000 tournament with all the off-court demands that come when you return home after weeks away – things to do, people to see, favourite places to go. “Honestly, it's ......read more