Laureus Academy Members unite for The Singapore Padel Invitational
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International sporting legends, Asia’s top padel players, and globally renowned businesses gathered at Prime Padel in Dempsey for The Singapore Padel Invitational, Asia’s first celebrity pro padel tournament.
Staged in the lead-up to the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, the event blended world-class padel competition with an elevated lifestyle experience, featuring Michelin-starred dining and a vibrant evening atmosphere, while also shining a light on the work that Laureus does to support disadvantaged children through sport.
The Singapore Padel Invitational saw Laureus Academy Members Li Xiaopeng, one of China’s
greatest gymnasts of all time and four-time Olympic gold medalist, and Nicol David, the former world
number one and eight-time world champion squash player from Malaysia, take to the padel court. The
event also hosted a diverse line-up from sport and entertainment, including George Gregan, one of
the most celebrated figures in Australian rugby history, Simu Liu, Hollywood star and Marvel’s first
Asian superhero, and James Vowles, Team Principal Atlassian Williams Racing.
The Singapore Padel Invitational saw Laureus Academy Members Li Xiaopeng, one of China’s
greatest gymnasts of all time and four-time Olympic gold medalist, and Nicol David, the former world
number one and eight-time world champion squash player from Malaysia, take to the padel court. The
event also hosted a diverse line-up from sport and entertainment, including George Gregan, one of
the most celebrated figures in Australian rugby history, Simu Liu, Hollywood star and Marvel’s first
Asian superhero, and James Vowles, Team Principal Atlassian Williams Racing.
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Laureus Academy Member Nicol David, said: “Padel perfectly embodies the inclusive, engaging, and celebratory spirit of Laureus, making it a powerful platform to unite and inspire communities. I truly believe in Laureus Sport for Good’s philosophy that ‘sport has the power to change the world’ and it was an honour to shine a light on the work Laureus is doing throughout Asia and around the world at the Singapore Padel Invitational.”
On Centre Court, several exhilarating matches featured Asian and global padel professionals, including Pol Alsina, Asia’s Male No.1, Kotomi Ozawa, Asia’s Female No.1, Frankie Langan, former Great Britain No. 1, Tim Brown, Australia’s No.1, Enzo Chua, Singapore’s Male No.1 and Rafa Vega, former UK LTA No.1. Rafa said:
“Padel is not just about sport; it’s about community and connection. It was a privilege to be part of The Singapore Padel Invitational and witness what Singapore can do when it comes to world-class experiences. What made this event truly special was the way international, regional and local talent came together across the tournament, creating an atmosphere of excitement and unity that showcased the very best of padel.”
On Centre Court, several exhilarating matches featured Asian and global padel professionals, including Pol Alsina, Asia’s Male No.1, Kotomi Ozawa, Asia’s Female No.1, Frankie Langan, former Great Britain No. 1, Tim Brown, Australia’s No.1, Enzo Chua, Singapore’s Male No.1 and Rafa Vega, former UK LTA No.1. Rafa said:
“Padel is not just about sport; it’s about community and connection. It was a privilege to be part of The Singapore Padel Invitational and witness what Singapore can do when it comes to world-class experiences. What made this event truly special was the way international, regional and local talent came together across the tournament, creating an atmosphere of excitement and unity that showcased the very best of padel.”
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Brought to Singapore by the founders of The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic, the world’s premier celebrity pro padel tournament hosted at The Hurlingham Club in the UK, Sir Andrew Strauss, England cricket legend and Executive Chair of TTB Sport said:
“The Singapore Padel Invitational was our first international tournament following the success of The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic. We are proud to have hosted some of the greatest names in Asian padel and international sporting icons. We would like to thank Standard Chartered Private Bank, dunhill, IWC Schaffhausen, Laureus, Mercedes-Benz and Sanlorenzo for their support in bringing this true celebration of padel to life, as well as our team at TTB Sport for making it happen”.
Twelve corporate teams also took part in the tournament alongside the celebrity pro exhibition matches, with guests witnessing Sentosa Shipbrokers and Mandala Club battle it out in the tournament final, and Sentosa Shipbrokers taking home the trophy.
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and is accelerating quickly in Asia: the Asia Pacific region has seen approximately 27% year-on-year growth in the number of padel courts. In Singapore, what began with just a handful of rooftop courts in 2021 has expanded to more than 30 courts across public and private venues today, with projections suggesting more than 40 courts by the end of next year.
“The Singapore Padel Invitational was our first international tournament following the success of The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic. We are proud to have hosted some of the greatest names in Asian padel and international sporting icons. We would like to thank Standard Chartered Private Bank, dunhill, IWC Schaffhausen, Laureus, Mercedes-Benz and Sanlorenzo for their support in bringing this true celebration of padel to life, as well as our team at TTB Sport for making it happen”.
Twelve corporate teams also took part in the tournament alongside the celebrity pro exhibition matches, with guests witnessing Sentosa Shipbrokers and Mandala Club battle it out in the tournament final, and Sentosa Shipbrokers taking home the trophy.
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and is accelerating quickly in Asia: the Asia Pacific region has seen approximately 27% year-on-year growth in the number of padel courts. In Singapore, what began with just a handful of rooftop courts in 2021 has expanded to more than 30 courts across public and private venues today, with projections suggesting more than 40 courts by the end of next year.
