The World Padel League announced Sohail Khan Entertainment, an entertainment, events and film production & distribution house as the owner of Team Panthers.
Sohail Khan Entertainment boasts of 14 movies under its banner and is also part-owners of the Celebrity Cricket League, as the owner of Team Mumbai Heroes.
Talking about WPL, Sohail Khan said, “The growth of padel in India is quite impressive, with several of our industry peers also playing the sport regularly. It’s a sport that fosters a sense of community, and with the World Padel League making its debut in India, it will undoubtedly elevate the sport to a whole new level. Team Panthers has got some exciting talent from across the globe and we are looking forward to a successful edition ahead!”
Hemali Sharma, Director, World Padel League said, “It’s a pleasure to have Sohail and team as part of World Padel League’s India debut. His association with the league is a testament to the growing popularity of Padel, and we look forward to elevating the sport to new heights in India. We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration presents and can’t wait to bring power-packed courtside action starting February 5!”
Featuring 32 players across 4 teams, the World Padel League is scheduled to take place from February 5-8 at the Nesco Center, Mumbai. Meteora Developers, Dubai World Padel League, owned by ID Info Business Serviced and powered by Maisour, promises to bring world-class padel action to India, at par with global standards.
World Padel League will follow a single round-robin format, with each team playing against every other team, during the three league stage days. The top two teams will advance to the finals, to be held on February 8.
Tickets for the World Padel League are now live on District by Zomato.
