On the occasion of the  first edition of Art Basel Qatar ,  Premier Padel  revealed  Doha   an original initiative combining  sport, contemporary art and social engagement  a  padel court transformed into a true work of art  by the French artist  Sébastien Boileau , better known as the  Mr. D 1987 .

 A prestigious inauguration 

The official inauguration brought together several major figures from the world of sport and culture, including  Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani , president of Qatar Museums,  Nasser Al-Khelaïfi , president of Qatar Sports Investments,  Luigi Carraro , President of the International Federation of Padel and  David Beckham , a global sports icon.

 A work inspired by the Doha skyline 

Designed on a track provided by  Best set the installation was  entirely designed for Art Basel Qatar The artistic intervention is directly inspired by the  Doha night skyline , with its lights, its energy and its contrasts, and extends  beyond the field , even on the  windows and structure  of the track.

"The main inspiration was Doha and its impressive skyline, its electric energy, its lighting and the richness of its colours. I wanted it to feel like playing padel on a work of art, something powerful, energetic and unforgettable," explains Sébastien Boileau.

 A playable track, open to the public 

Throughout the fair, the track remains  fully functional The public can play there.  reservation , making this creation not only a work of art, but also a  real playground , at the crossroads of sporting and cultural experience.

 A project with a social purpose 

The initiative doesn't end with the event. Following Art Basel Qatar, the track will be  officially donated to the Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities , a Qatari institution committed to supporting people with a  intellectual disability  to  autism spectrum disorders .

A social aspect fully embraced by Premier Padel and its partners.

 When padel transcends the sporting realm 

During the inauguration, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi emphasized the significance of this initiative:

“Uniting sport and art is an extraordinary way to connect people and cultures. By transforming a padel court into a work of art, we invite the public to discover this sport from a new and inspiring perspective, reflecting the energy and creativity shared by Art Basel, QSI and Premier Padel »

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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