Sharjah 24: Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council said that 32 teams, consisting 64 players, participated in AL Hefaiyah Padel Tournament, which was organised by the Council for the first time in the city of Kalba on Friday and Saturday.

The Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council expressed his happiness with the success of the first edition of the tournament, in the city of Kalba under the patronage and presence of Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler's Office in Kalba.

Al Hazami told “Sharjah 24” that the tournament achieved remarkable success despite being new to the region, with distinguished audience presence.

He added that the tournament received great support from Sheikh Saqr bin Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, and was characterised by professionalism and sportsmanship among the competitors.

The Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council stressed the council's keenness to organise and support such tournaments for their role in promoting the culture of practicing sports among all segments of society, as well as promoting tourism to the various cities and regions of the Emirate of Sharjah.