Winners pose on the podium during the closing ceremony.

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 16: The Kuwaiti national men's padel team claimed the silver medal after a 0-2 loss to the UAE in the final of the Arabian Gulf Cup for Men and Women, held at the Regency Hotel courts during its third edition.

The Qatari team secured the bronze medal by defeating Bahrain 2-1 in the match for third place.

Reaching the final was a significant achievement for Kuwait, while the UAE men’s team celebrated their second gold medal in the tournament's history. The Qatari team, champion of the second edition, finished third this year.

On the women’s side, the Kuwaiti national team also earned silver after a 0-2 loss to Oman in the third and final round. Oman maintained its dominance in the competition, securing its third consecutive championship title. The UAE women's team finished in third.

Following the finals, Kuwaiti head coach Omar Al-Zanki and the Gulf Cooperation Council's technical committee head, Mohammed Al-Saud, crowned the winning teams in both the men's and women's categories.

Speaking after the coronation ceremony, Al-Zanki commended the technical success of the championship, highlighting the impressive performances showcased by players throughout the event. He praised the Kuwaiti players’ achievements, with both the men's and women's teams finishing as runners-up, noting this as evidence of the sport's growing development in Kuwait despite competing against professional teams that train year-round.