International Padel Tennis Tournament Wraps Up in Mostakbal City, Sponsored by MIDAR
The tournament was held at the covered padel tennis court complex in the VIBES area of Mostakbal City, with the participation of 51 teams comprising 102 players from 10 different countries. Spanning 17.5 acres, VIBES includes a padel sports complex and a 3,000-square-meter indoor hall featuring five panoramic courts, including a main court built to international standards. The district also offers service facilities such as Food court, clinic, and a bus station, marking a qualitative leap in providing sports facilities within the city.
The tournament concluded with an awards ceremony honoring the winners. In the men's Silver category, prize money totaled approximately €7,500 and was awarded to Spanish players Álvaro Meléndez and José Luis González. In the women's Bronze category, the prize amounted to €3,500 and was claimed by Italy's Gabriella Rossi and Camilla Margherita. The event brought together 102 players representing Spain, Italy, France, Brazil, Portugal, South Africa, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Egypt.'
Eng. Ayman Elkousey, CEO & Managing Director of MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, stated: 'Hosting this major international sporting event in Mostakbal City underscores MIDAR's leadership as one of Egypt's largest urban development companies, pioneering the model of integrated, sustainable residential cities. He noted that the event highlights the connection between sports and urban development within a comprehensive vision for the future of modern integrated cities. Elkousey added that the tournament's success confirms VIBES' readiness to host global competitions, reflecting international confidence in Egypt's infrastructure
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