Pakistan Padel Academy

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Team

The team behind Pakistan Padel Academy

Meet the athletes and coaches leading PPA’s junior, men’s, and women’s development pathways across Karachi.

Program Leadership
Aqeel Khan, Program Director at Pakistan Padel Academy
Program Director

Aqeel Khan

One of Pakistan’s most accomplished racket-sport athletes and a respected leader in professional player development.

Decades of elite competition guiding Pakistan’s next generation.

Aqeel Khan remained Pakistan’s No. 1 tennis player for over 20 years and represented the country with distinction in Davis Cup competition. He continues to compete at an elite level in both tennis and padel, bringing decades of international experience to Pakistan Padel Academy.

Career Highlights

Pakistan’s No. 1 tennis player for over 20 years
One of Pakistan’s most decorated Davis Cup competitors
Nearly three decades of professional competition
Leading professional padel athlete
International athlete-development experience
Coaching Philosophy

Champions are built through discipline, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence.

Saira Umar, Head Coach – Women’s Programs at Pakistan Padel Academy
Head Coach – Women’s Programs

Saira Umar

A leading Pakistani padel player, national champion, and experienced coach committed to developing women’s padel.

National and international success inspiring Pakistan’s women players.

Saira Umar is ranked among Pakistan’s leading women’s padel players. She has won more than 40 tournaments, represented Pakistan at the Asia Pacific Padel Cup in Malaysia, and made history as the first Pakistani woman to win an APPT title. Her competitive and coaching experience brings proven technical knowledge to PPA’s women’s pathway.

Career Highlights

First Pakistani woman to win an APPT title
More than 40 tournament victories
Represented Pakistan at the Asia Pacific Padel Cup
APPT Challenger Karachi Female Pro champion
Senior National Women’s 35+ champion
Sindh Padel Open Women’s A champion
Coaching Philosophy

Create an environment where women can train with confidence, compete with purpose, and progress through a clear professional pathway.