Padel — a Rapidly Growing Sport in the Middle East
“shikibo CHALLENGER” to Be Held in Doha, Qatar
Promoting International Exchange
Through the Fusion of Sports, Culture, and Business
Through the Fusion of Sports, Culture, and Business
We have been engaged in the export business of high-quality fabrics for traditional garments to the Middle East for approximately 40 years.
Building on this long-standing relationship, we are proud to sponsor Padel In Sports, a company that is expanding padel facilities across the region, in support of the rapid growth of the sport in the Middle East.
Through the hosting of the “shikibo CHALLENGER”, SHIKIBO LTD. aims to further strengthen our business presence in the region while contributing to the promotion of international exchange through sports.
Building on this long-standing relationship, we are proud to sponsor Padel In Sports, a company that is expanding padel facilities across the region, in support of the rapid growth of the sport in the Middle East.
Through the hosting of the “shikibo CHALLENGER”, SHIKIBO LTD. aims to further strengthen our business presence in the region while contributing to the promotion of international exchange through sports.
What’s PADEL?
Padel is an easy-to-enjoy racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash.
In recent years, it has become one of the most popular sports in Europe and the Middle East, standing alongside football and tennis in popularity.
In recent years, it has become one of the most popular sports in Europe and the Middle East, standing alongside football and tennis in popularity.
◆ Tournament Overview
Tournament Name「shikibo CHALLENGER」
Event PeriodOctober 28 (Tue) – November 1 (Sat), 2025
OrganizerPadel In Sports
SponsorSHIKIBO LTD.
Venue
Doha, Qatar,
at the “Padel In Aspire” Facility
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at the “Padel In Aspire” Facility
Highlights of the Tournament
During the tournament, we will not only focus on the competition itself but also provide opportunities to deepen cultural exchange between Japan and Qatar in the Middle East.
1.
Professional padel player Leon Aurelius Taira to participate in the tournament.
Since 2024, professional padel player Leon Aurelius Taira has been under a partnership agreement with SHIKIBO LTD.
Competing internationally, particularly in the Middle East, Taira also promotes the appeal of Japanese products around the world.
We look forward to his outstanding performance in this tournament.
Competing internationally, particularly in the Middle East, Taira also promotes the appeal of Japanese products around the world.
We look forward to his outstanding performance in this tournament.
2.
Hosting a Japanese Cultural Experience Event
At our booth inside the venue, we will set up a matcha (green tea) corner and a calligraphy corner, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience and enjoy Japanese culture firsthand.
3.
Introduction of Our Products
At our booth, we will showcase premium traditional garment fabrics manufactured by Shikibo Konan Co., Ltd., a member of the SHIKIBO LTD. Group.
These exhibits will once again highlight the superior quality of our textile products.
These exhibits will once again highlight the superior quality of our textile products.
Comment from Leon Aurelius Taira
I am truly delighted that the “shikibo CHALLENGER” will be held for the first time.
We can look forward to many exciting and intense matches throughout the tournament.
As one of the challengers myself, I will give my very best as I take on top players from around the world in pursuit of the No.1 title.
Your warm support will be greatly appreciated.
We can look forward to many exciting and intense matches throughout the tournament.
As one of the challengers myself, I will give my very best as I take on top players from around the world in pursuit of the No.1 title.
Your warm support will be greatly appreciated.
Inquiries about shikibo CHALLENGER
SHIKIBO LTD. Corporate Strategy Department, Public Relations Division
SHIKIBO LTD. Corporate Strategy Department, Public Relations Division