{"id":30124,"date":"2026-05-08T08:15:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=30124"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:15:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:15:37","slug":"south-africa-to-host-its-inaugural-elite-international-padel-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/south-africa-to-host-its-inaugural-elite-international-padel-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa to Host Its Inaugural Elite International Padel Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-id=\"4e9c1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The tournament will be streamed globally on Red Bull TV, the official broadcast and streaming partner of Premier Padel, reaching audiences in over 180 countries. 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The organisation will be responsible for the delivery, commercialisation, and fan engagement strategy, reinforcing its commitment to building sustainable sports properties across Africa. <\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Tobie Badenhorst, Vice President of Primedia Sport, said: The official launch of the Pretoria Premier Padel P2 represents a defining moment for South African sport. He noted that hosting a world-class event at the SunBet Arena at Time Square not only delivers a premium experience for fans, partners, and broadcasters, but also creates meaningful opportunities for local players to compete on the global stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Kyle de Klerk, Director of Sports at The Walt Disney Company Africa, said: <em>&ldquo;We are excited to be adding the Pretoria Premier Padel event to ESPN Africa&rsquo;s premium sports offering. 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