The geopolitical situation in  Middle-East  is starting to have repercussions on the world of sport… and the  paddle  no one escapes it. While some players have already been affected by the  travel disruptions for Gijón's P2 Questions are now arising about the  Qatar Major , planned for  Doha, April 6-11, 2026 .

 Players already affected by travel restrictions 

Recent  military tensions in the region  have caused significant disruptions in the  air traffic , particularly around the  United Arab Emirates This situation has directly impacted several players based in  Dubai .

The first concrete case concerns  Javi leal forced to declare  forfeit for P2 of Gijón  unable to leave the country. The Spaniard was supposed to participate in the tournament alongside Álvaro Cepero .

Other players also had to adapt.  Lucas Bergamini  et  Javi Garrido They, too, based in the region, had to put in place a  complex route  to join  spain  and compete in the Asturian event.

• P2 Gijón – Stranded in Dubai, Leal forced to withdraw

 Qatar Major under observation 

These logistical difficulties now raise questions about the rest of the schedule. The next  Major of the circuit Premier Padel , scheduled to  Doha early April could be affected if tensions persist.

For the moment,  no official communication  no action has been taken by the circuit. The organization continues to prepare the event as planned, while  closely monitoring the evolving situation .

In such an unstable context, it is still  It is too early to consider a final decision. .

 A sporting context already disrupted in the region 

Moreover, the issue does not only concern the  paddle . Others  sporting events planned in Qatar  are also being studied closely.  Final football match between Argentina and Spain , scheduled for  March 27 in Lusail For example, it could be moved if the situation does not allow the event to be maintained.

Two days after the start of the conflict, the ATP  also indicated that a  small number of players including  Daniil Medvedev  et  Andrey rublev , remain  stuck in Dubai , while they are expected this week at  Indian Wells Masters 1000 .

 A timetable contingent on how the situation develops 

For the time being,  Premier Padel maintains its schedule  as it stands. But the evolution of the situation in the coming weeks will be  decisive .

If tensions persist in the region, the circuit could be forced to  adapt the organization of the Doha tournament .  Postponing some tournaments  There also remains a possibility that should not be ruled out, in a context where  the priorities extend far beyond the sporting realm .

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

On the same subject

Tags