A dance of rackets and resilience: Meet the teams for the Sunbet Padel Invitational
The first-ever Sunbet Padel Invitational, which will feature competitive padel matches, celebrity contacts, and corporate involvement, is scheduled to take place at Africa Padel Brooklyn in Pretoria on 22–23 February 2025.
This two-day tournament is designed to showcase the surging popularity of padel in South Africa and offers fans a unique opportunity to witness the sport alongside some of Mzansi’s hottest celebrities. Picture credit: Instagram/@thepadelinvitational
JOHANNESBURG - With its unique blend of tennis, squash, and human friendship, padel has quickly gained international recognition.
The first-ever Sunbet Padel Invitational, which will feature competitive padel matches, celebrity contacts, and corporate involvement, is scheduled to take place at Africa Padel Brooklyn in Pretoria on 22–23 February 2025.
This two-day competition aims to highlight padel's growing appeal in South Africa and gives spectators a rare chance to watch the game with some of the sexiest celebrities in Mzansi.
Ahead of the tournament this weekend, here’s everything you need to know:
Although there aren't many seats available, spectators can take in this unusual experience for free. The Sunbet Padel Invitational, which is scheduled for 22–23 February 2025, will enthrall spectators with intermediate and advanced padel bouts over two exciting days.
The tournament is scheduled from 8:00 to 16:00 on Saturday, 22 February while the matches are scheduled from 8:00 to 15:00 on Sunday, 23 February.
"We are incredibly excited to launch the inaugural Sunbet Padel Invitational this weekend," founder Kriya Gangiah said. "Our goal is to create an unforgettable experience that not only showcases the dynamic game of padel but also brings together both fans and stars. Our team has put their heart and soul into making this event happen, and we can’t wait for everyone to come along for an unforgettable day."