Paratus promotes Padel at professional standard

And sponsors the Paratus Pro Padel Challenge in Maputo

As padel continues its rapid rise in popularity across Africa and around the world, Paratus Mozambique is bringing top talent, passionate players and communities together by sponsoring the highly anticipated Paratus Pro Padel Challenge, which takes place from 30 to 31 May 2026 at Padel Clube ATCM in Maputo.

The Paratus Pro Padel Challenge will feature top professional players from Mozambique and South Africa competing in a premium sporting event designed to further elevate the profile of padel in the region. Mozambique’s first professional padel team sponsored by Paratus Mozambique, Karim Kanafani and Octávio Barros, will attend the event alongside two professional teams from South Africa, including last year’s winners, Clifford Charl and Gerard Pieterse, and the SA Women’s Team, Mikayla Plitt and Ziel Krynauw. The invited teams are recognised for their achievements, titles and contribution to the sport’s regional development.

More than simply a sporting event, the tournament reflects padel’s appeal as one of the world’s fastest growing social sports, connecting people across cultures, countries and communities in much the same way Paratus connects people through technology and communications.

Professional padel player and Paratus ambassador Karim Kanafani will also host the event and demonstrate his internationally recognised talent on court. Kanafani has earned several international titles and is widely respected within the sport.

Beyond the competition itself, the event promises a vibrant social atmosphere with entertainment, networking opportunities and interactive activities both on and off the court, highlighting the unique community spirit that has become synonymous with padel worldwide.

Country Manager of Paratus Mozambique, Rui Costa says: “The growth of padel has been incredible to watch, not only as a sport but as a platform for connectivity of communities. The Paratus Pro

Padel Challenge reflects what Paratus stands for, bringing people together, creating shared experiences and building connections across borders. We are proud to host a world class event in Mozambique that celebrates competition.