Doha: Cristina Mecho teamed up with Olga Munoz to win the Gold Group at the VIP Padel Qatar tournament (Ladies League) that concluded on Saturday at Al Badel Stadium, Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel.
The duo of Encar Lillo and Ana Sainz claimed second position in the premier group, with Leah Hulatt and Tanya Von Berg clinching top honour in the Silver Group. Qatari pair of Reem Al Sharshani and Bashayer Al Nayef finished runners-up in the event.
The three-day event for ladies saw participation of 72 players forming 36 teams.
Director, Yasmian Events and VIP Padel Qatar Tournament, Yasmine Ghanem Al Sharshani said: “It has been my love for sport, travel and international sporting events that I got this idea of establishing a championship.
"While I was practising during the coronavirus pandemic time being socially distanced, I realised the many benefits on physical and mental health of padel. The sport is physical and at the same time suitable for Qatari women. Many of them are playing padel, so the idea has been to make it more competitive.”
Yasmine, the first Qatari female golf player in the Qatar national team, who has represented Qatar in many local and international tournaments, also thanked the sponsors -- Ooredoo, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, Maserati, Sports Corner, The Pearl Blue Salon – for their support and faith in her to support the event.
The championship was attended by many fans, with Austrian and Greek ambassadors, and the champion of the rally, Nada Zidane also attending the closing ceremony.
Source: thepeninsulaqatar.com