In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and competitive spirit, Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance concluded the Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025, held from 11 to 13 December at Six Senses Southern Dunes Resort, part of The Red Sea Global, with the participation of elite teams qualified from the second season of the Bupa Padel Championship, and in the presence of representatives from participating companies.
The tournament brought together the champions of the three regions (Western, Central, and Eastern) in a unique sports and wellness experience, ranking among the most prominent sporting events hosted by Saudi Arabia’s tourism destinations this year. It reflected an advanced level of organization and competition, combining intense matches with wellness and leisure activities designed by Bupa Arabia to celebrate the champions through a premium sports and wellness experience.
Corporate Participation
The tournament witnessed strong competition among teams representing major companies and institutions, including Halliburton, the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, Core Life, in addition to The Red Sea Global, which participated as an additional competing team.
This edition built on the successes of the second season of the Bupa Padel Championship, which recorded significant progress in performance levels and an expansion in participation across various sectors. More than 160 customer participants took part in the season, reflecting the growing popularity of padel in the Kingdom and the company’s role in embedding health and fitness concepts within corporate work environments.
An Integrated Experience
The tournament activities spanned three days and featured a blend of sports competitions and wellness activities that enhanced balance across holistic well-being of mind, body, and spirit, within a framework focused on improving employees’ quality of life.
The program kicked off with a welcome dinner that fostered networking among participants, followed by a stargazing meditation session in a serene desert setting that helped restore mental energy ahead of the official matches. The agenda also included breathing and relaxation sessions, physical workouts, and interactive activities such as archery and soap-making, offering a holistic wellness experience in the heart of nature.
Champions’ Podium
At the conclusion of the competition, Bupa Arabia crowned the winning teams. Core Life claimed first place after an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, Halliburton secured second place, and The Red Sea Global finished third.
Players received trophies and medals, in addition to an accommodation experience and wellness activities offered during the tournament days as part of the champions’ prize package. This reflected the tournament’s philosophy of celebrating achievement through a balanced experience that combines athletic performance with quality of life.
Professional Organization
Participants praised the high level of organization and professionalism in managing the tournament, noting that it provided an opportunity to strengthen team spirit and collaboration within companies. It also contributed to developing athletic skills within a motivating competitive environment, while building professional networks and relationships among participants from different sectors.
A Health-Focused Vision
Ms. Marwa Afandi, Senior Director – Marketing & Customer Experience, said:
“The Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025 Tournament embodies Bupa Arabia’s vision of supporting sports within workplace environments and strengthening connections between employees and companies through interactive events that combine enjoyment and competition. We are keen for our engagement in the sports sector to be part of a broader commitment to raising health awareness and encouraging individuals to adopt a healthy lifestyle.”
She added that Bupa’s health and wellness initiatives have seen wide participation from various segments of society, reflecting their success in promoting the concept of holistic well-being and empowering companies and individuals to integrate sports and physical activity into their daily lives. The continuation of these efforts underscores Bupa Arabia’s commitment to expanding its presence in the national sports landscape and supporting initiatives that enhance community health and well-being.
Sustainable Partnerships
The Bupa Padel Super Cup is part of Bupa Arabia’s ongoing efforts to promote healthy and active lifestyles, raise awareness of the importance of physical activity, balanced nutrition, and mental well-being as fundamental pillars for improving quality of life within the community.
The company continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with various entities to support health and sports initiatives by providing opportunities to participate in sporting events, enhancing social cohesion, and encouraging the adoption of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle through more balanced daily choices, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
