Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BKIC) is excited to announce its official Platinum sponsorship of the Padel Youth Initiative, organized by Bahrain Padel Federation, until 2024. This collaboration aims to support the future of the sports sector in Bahrain and foster the development of a Padel Academy.

The main aim of the initiative is to train young players to participate in local and regional tournaments, BKIC and Bahrain Padel Federation are committed to nurturing their skills and enabling them to excel in the sport of Padel. By investing in the youth and providing them with professional coaching and guidance, this initiative will not only support the future of the sports sector in Bahrain but also pave the way for the establishment of a Padel academy in the country.

Padel is the fastest-growing sport in Bahrain, and BKIC is committed to supporting the development of young talent in the sport. The Padel Youth Initiative by Bahrain Padel Federation is an excellent platform for BKIC to achieve part of its ESG goals. The initiative provides a comprehensive training program for young players, including coaching, equipment, and opportunities to participate in local and regional tournaments.

Furthermore, BKIC's sponsorship will contribute to the establishment of a dedicated Padel Academy. This academy will serve as a hub for the Padel academies in Bahrain where talented young players will be given extra attention for their development and preparation for national team representation.
"We are proud to be partnering with Bahrain Padel Federation once again and supporting the Padel Youth Initiative," said Mr. Abdulrahman Al Mussalli, Head of Sales and Marketing. "By investing in the development of young talent and providing them with a platform to excel, we aim to contribute to the growth of the sports sector in Bahrain and inspire a new generation of Padel players."

“We are honored to have BKIC as a partner of the Padel Youth Initiative. Their sponsorship will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goal in promoting the game amongst young players in Bahrain and preparing them to compete at an international level” said Mr. Ali Sharif, Board member and Head of the Padel Youth Initiative.   

The sponsorship from BKIC underscores the company's commitment to promoting sports and healthy lifestyles within the Bahraini community. By supporting initiatives like the Padel Youth Initiative and the forthcoming Padel Academy, BKIC aims to create a lasting impact on the sports scene while encouraging young individuals to embrace the spirit of competition and teamwork.

It is worth mentioning that Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BKIC) is the lead insurance company in the Bahraini market rated A- (Excellent) with stable outlook, by A.M Best which is the highest rating in Bahrain to be awarded to a local direct insurer, reflecting the financial strength of the company to meet its future obligations. GIG Bahrain BKIC is a subsidiary of Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) which is the largest insurance Group in Kuwait in terms of written and retained premiums, with operations in life and non-life as well as Takaful insurance. Gulf Insurance GIG has become one of the largest insurance networks in the Middle East and North Africa with companies in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Algeria, UAE, KSA, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.