Pakistan’s Young Padel Stars Shine at Junior Ranking Cup 2026 in Karachi

The Pakistan Junior Padel Ranking Cup 2026 concluded successfully at Padelverse Karachi from 1st to 2nd May 2026, organized by the Pakistan Padel Federation under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation in collaboration with the Sindh Padel Association, Ocean Mall, and Padelverse. The championship featured Boys Under-14 and Boys Under-16 categories, with a total of 16 teams and 32 junior players participating from different clubs and academies.

The event provided an excellent platform for emerging young athletes to showcase their talent, skills, and competitive spirit. Throughout the tournament, the junior players demonstrated impressive performances, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship, reflecting the rapid growth of grassroots padel development in Pakistan.

In the Under-14 category, Team Maidan comprising Rayyan Faizan and Muhammad Bin Haris secured the championship title, while Tariq Rafi and Muhammad Waqas finished as runners-up. In the Under-16 category, Ismail and Laraib claimed the championship title, while Zayd Ali and Ahmed Jawad secured second position after a competitive tournament.

The closing ceremony was graced by Mr. Ahmed Chanai (Ex-CPLC Chief) as the Chief Guest, who distributed trophies and cash prizes among the winners and runners-up. The event was also attended by Mr. Danish Ahmad (Vice President, PPF), Ms. Safina Danish Elahi (CEO, Padelverse), and Mr. Kazim Barni (Group Director, Ocean Group), whose presence encouraged and motivated the young athletes.

The successful organization of the Pakistan Junior Padel Ranking Cup 2026 reflects the Pakistan Padel Federation’s continued commitment to promoting junior padel and creating structured development pathways for young players in Pakistan. The championship also served as an important opportunity to identify promising talent for future national and international participation under the framework of the International Padel Federation.