Sana'a: The first Open Padel Championship kicked off on Tuesday in Sana'a.

According to Yemen News Agency, the tournament is organized by the General Federation of Tennis, Squash and Padel, with support from 'YOU' Telecom. The championship, held as part of the federation's current sports season plan and running until February 28, features 80 players competing across youth, junior, veteran, and senior categories.

On the opening day, Abdul Sattar Al-Hamdani and Mohammed Al-Saqqaf defeated Amr Khaled and Osama Al-Hafashi 9-0. Mohammed Al-Kaboudi and Ibrahim Al-Qoutari secured a 9-0 victory over Mohammed Al-Yaabri and Wissam Al-Mukhlafi. Ayman Zabara and Hussein Al-Aidroos also won 9-0 against Lotf Al-Dharra and Mohammed Al-Wudaidi.

Raed Sabrah and Suhaib Al-Ansi overcame Mazen Al-Yemeni and Ibrahim Mansar 9-7, while Suhail Radwan and Yasser Al-Kharbash defeated Mohammed Al-Hami and Abdulmoamen Al-Hami 9-4. Faris Al-Wazir and Abdullah Al-Marouni claimed a 9-0 win over Amjad Al-Haraf and Ammar Al-Dhari.