Women's Padel Championship heats up

MUSCAT, NOV 3
The Women's Padel Championship for Government and Private Institutions 2026 is being held from November 1 to 4 at the WPA Padel Club at the Oman Automobile Association (OAA).
The opening two days witnessed competitive action, with KPMG and Royal Court Affairs leading their respective groups after two rounds.
On the opening day, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) defeated the General Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones 3-0 in Group A, winning all three matches 6-0. In Group B, Royal Court Affairs overcame Occidental 2-1, recovering from an opening-match defeat to win the next two matches 6-3 and 6-0.
The second day saw KPMG beat the General Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones 3-0 in Group A, winning the three matches 6-0, 6-1 and 6-0. PDO then secured a 2-1 victory over KPMG, winning the first match 6-2 and the deciding match 6-3, while KPMG claimed the second 6-0.
In Group B, Royal Court Affairs continued their winning run with a 3-0 victory over Muscat Municipality, winning all three matches 6-0. Occidental also bounced back from its opening-day defeat, beating Muscat Municipality 3-0, with all three matches ending 6-0.
Following the second day, KPMG topped Group A with two wins and two points, followed by PDO with one win and one defeat, while the General Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones remained third. In Group B, Royal Court Affairs led with two wins, followed by Occidental with one win and one defeat, while Muscat Municipality occupied third place.
The championship features six institutions divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY), represented by the Women Sports Department, the event aims to promote women's participation in sport and strengthen partnerships between government and private institutions.