Following the success of the Bupa Marathon in Jubail last month and in line with its commitment to promoting sports activities and fostering a healthy lifestyle, Bupa Arabia, a leading cooperative insurance company, organized a padel tournament for its clients in Riyadh. The event brought together both corporate and individual clients for a captivating display of sporting prowess at the state-of-the-art Padel Up courts, from Nov. 28 to 30. The tournament offered an engaging experience, featuring 32 dynamic teams representing the company’s clients.
The tournament unfolded with intense knockout matches, running for three hours daily from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. As the competition reached its climax, the top three winning teams on the tournament’s final day were awarded medals and trophies.
Bupa Arabia’s initiative aimed to create a platform for social and sports interactions among customers, nurturing positive employee participation and overall well-being.
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The padel tournament seamlessly aligned with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, aiming to elevate the overall quality of life, raise health awareness, and boost the percentage of individuals engaging in weekly physical activity to 40 percent by 2030.
In line with the goals of the “Live Right” program launched by Bupa Arabia, the tournament sought to inspire healthy and sustainable lifestyles across the Kingdom. Emphasizing the significance of regular sports participation, the program advocates for a balanced approach to work, life, and sports, supporting customers and employees on special occasions and encouraging active involvement in sports forums.
Moreover, the padel tournament seamlessly aligned with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, aiming to elevate the overall quality of life, raise health awareness, and boost the percentage of individuals engaging in weekly physical activity to 40 percent by 2030.
Following the success in Riyadh, the company is hosting another padel tournament in Jeddah on the B-PADEL courts from Dec. 5 to 7.
In line with its dedication to environmental sustainability, Bupa Arabia is also contributing to the National Afforestation Program and Vision 2030 by planting trees based on the number of attendees at each one of the events.
Atef Mufti, chief sales officer of Bupa Arabia, said the padel tournament underscored Bupa Arabia’s commitment to inspiring clients and local communities toward healthier and more active lifestyles. It reflected the company’s dedication to fostering an environment that supports sustainable, healthy living through diverse sports events and tournaments.
Mufti highlighted the significant engagement of Bupa Arabia’s customers in the competition, representing the growing interest in padel sports in the Kingdom.
At the end of the tournament, the winning companies were crowned with the first three places. Thiqah came in first place, while the Royal Commission for AlUla claimed second.
Abdulelah Altunisi, chief financial officer at Thiqah, said: “This victory serves as a strong incentive for me and my colleague Abdulrahman Al-Babtain to continue developing our skills in paddle sports and achieving more successes in the future.”
He added: “I extend my thanks to Bupa Arabia for organizing this wonderful championship, which provided us with a unique opportunity to participate in enjoyable sports challenges. It reinforced the spirit of sportsmanship, communication, and social relationships among participants outside the work environment.”
