Keean and Kael Shah won the Top Kenya title at the inaugural Carrefour Open Padel Tournament on Sunday, beating Amar Shah and Gaston Castro 7-6 in the final at Networks Padel Village in Nairobi, according to a statement shared with media dated June 9, 2026.

The win closed a four-day tournament hosted by Carrefour Kenya, in partnership with Networks Padel Village. Organisers said the competition attracted more than 250 athletes across divisions that included Top Kenya, Advanced, Mixed, High Intermediate, Intermediate and Open categories, competing for a total prize pool of KES 700,000.

In the women’s final, Khaaliqa Nimji and Seyaana Ladha won after defeating Sharon and Faith, the statement said. Third place in the Top Kenya category was shared between the teams of Maxwell Kombo and Devin Shretta, and Helder Simao and Markel.

The organisers said the Top Kenya champions received KES 100,000 in prize money, while runners-up Amar Shah and Gaston Castro took home KES 40,000. The two third-placed teams each received KES 30,000.

The event adds to a growing calendar of commercial sports activations in Nairobi as retailers and venue operators increasingly partner on tournaments that bring together participation fees, sponsorship and brand visibility. Carrefour Kenya is operated by Majid Al Futtaim, which holds exclusive rights to run the Carrefour brand in Kenya, according to the statement.

Speaking after the final, Keean and Kael Shah said the victory came during their first time playing together as a duo in the tournament setting.

“This was our first time playing together as brothers, and we have to give credit to our opponents for putting up a great fight. In the first set, they had us completely confused, but once we figured out our game, we were able to capitalize,” the pair said in a joint quote provided by organisers.

They added that the match demanded tactical adjustment and mental strength against a familiar pairing.

“It was a very competitive match and a fantastic final. Amar’s left-handed play brings a very different challenge, while Gaston makes you work for every point. In the end, it was as much a mental game as it was physical,” they said.

Organisers said the tournament featured nine categories in total: Top Kenya, Men’s Advanced, Ladies Advanced, Mixed Advanced, Men’s High Intermediate, Men’s Intermediate, Ladies Intermediate, Mixed Intermediate and Open Level 2.0. Participants also competed for gift hampers alongside cash prizes, according to the statement.

Beyond competitive play, the statement said the Carrefour Open included community engagement initiatives such as a youth tournament that introduced younger players to padel and provided mentorship through Networks Padel Village coaches.

For Kenya’s sports and leisure market, the tournament underlines increasing private-sector involvement in niche but fast-growing sports, with dedicated facilities and structured competitions supporting a broader ecosystem that includes coaching, events management, retail partnerships and hospitality spend around venues.

Organisers did not announce dates for a second edition, but said the conclusion of the inaugural event marked a milestone in the sport’s development locally, suggesting further tournament activity could follow as participation grows.