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Europcar Oman & Bahrain Continues Its Enduring Partnership with the Diplomatic Club for the Annual Ramadan Tennis Tournament

Roundup Monday 20/April/2026 16:42 PM
By: Times News Service
Europcar Oman & Bahrain Continues Its Enduring Partnership with the Diplomatic Club for the Annual Ramadan Tennis Tournament

Muscat: Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to community engagement and sporting excellence, Europcar Oman & Bahrain proudly continued its sponsorship of the annual Ramadan Tennis Tournament at The Diplomatic Club.

Now a much-anticipated fixture on the sporting calendar, the month-long tournament brought together passionate tennis enthusiasts from across the region in a celebration of sport, unity, and fellowship. This year witnessed a notable increase in participation, reflecting the tournament’s growing stature and appeal within the community.

The competition featured a diverse range of categories, including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Singles, and Ladies’ Doubles—each delivering spirited matches and showcasing exceptional levels of skill and sportsmanship.

Participation Highlights:

• Men’s Singles: 46 entries

• Men’s Doubles: 19 pairs

• Ladies’ Singles: 8 entries

• Ladies’ Doubles: 5 pairs

Winners & Runners-Up

Men’s Singles

Winner: Ayman Al-Amri

Runner-up: Ahmed Al-Hinai

Ladies’ Singles

Winner: Surbhi Jhavar

Runner-up: Emily McCurrach

Men’s Doubles

Winners: Qalmas Khan / Khalid Ikram

Runners-up: Abdulah Yahya / Mohamed Yawer

Ladies’ Doubles

Winners: Elena Lyzhnikova / Svetlana Malakhova

Runners-up: Nina Burgess / Bonnie Melvin

The closing ceremony was graced by His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Al-Zadjali, Deputy of the American Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who presented the awards and commended the spirit of participation and excellence demonstrated throughout the tournament.

As a committed partner of The Diplomatic Club, Europcar Oman & Bahrain continues to support initiatives that promote active lifestyles and meaningful community engagement. The Ramadan Tennis Tournament stands as a testament to this enduring collaboration, which continues to grow stronger each year.

This initiative also reflects Europcar’s “Beyond Mobility” philosophy—extending its role beyond transportation to supporting community-driven experiences and lifestyle engagement.

Reflecting on the success of the tournament, Charm Majolica, Director of The Diplomatic Club, said:

“The Ramadan Tennis Tournament continues to be a cornerstone of our community calendar, bringing together players and members in a spirit of friendly competition and connection. It is encouraging to see the tournament grow each year, and we truly value Europcar Oman & Bahrain’s continued support in making this possible.”

Sharing his thoughts, Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain, said:

“Our partnership with The Diplomatic Club is built on a shared vision of creating meaningful community experiences. Through initiatives like the Ramadan Tennis Tournament, we aim to go beyond mobility and contribute to platforms that bring people together and promote active lifestyles.