18/06/2026
JOHAIM REPEATS, SULTAN RULES
One young star is building a winning streak. One seasoned journeyman returned ready to rule.
Together, Johaim I. Imam and Sultan AlFahd Mapandi formed a championship partnership that rose above the competition and claimed the Top Category title.
For Johaim, this victory carries the unmistakable sound of back-to-back championships. In the previous mini tournament, he emerged as a champion in the novice category. This time, he moved into the top category, faced stronger competition, and still found his way back to the throne.
That is not merely another win. It is a clear sign of progression.
Johaim is bringing his basketball instincts and athletic skills into pickleball in a grand way. His height, movement, anticipation, quick reactions, and competitive confidence are translating naturally from one court to another. The same instincts that help a basketball player read space, track movement, and react under pressure are now becoming dangerous weapons in his rapidly developing pickleball game.
He is young, athletic, and still learning, and that may be the most exciting part. His journey is only beginning, yet he is already collecting titles and proving that he can rise with the level of competition.
Beside him stood our own dear Sultan AlFahd Mapandi, the well-travelled journeyman and one of the club’s most competitive members.
Sultan had only recently returned from a successful tournament appearance in nearby Banga, but he showed no signs of slowing down. Instead, he carried that competitive momentum back to the Sangreda court and immediately imposed himself on the event.
As sultans are expected to rule, Sultan ruled dominantly.
He delivered a commanding performance built on outstanding stamina, consistent power, and the ability to maintain his intensity throughout a long day of competition. Rally after rally and match after match, he continued to strike with purpose, apply pressure, and stand firm when the games became difficult.
His strength was not simply in producing powerful shots. It was in sustaining that power, remaining composed, and repeatedly bringing the same competitive force whenever his team needed it most.
This podium day also confirmed something Sangreda has steadily witnessed: Sultan is not merely a journeyman who travels from one tournament to another. He is a serious competitor and a top player within our club.
His willingness to test himself elsewhere, return with added experience, and then dominate on the home court reflects the mindset of a player who always wants to improve and compete at a higher level. This championship gives him another well-deserved result and strengthens the respect he has already earned among his fellow members.
Together, Johaim and Sultan offered a formidable combination: youthful athleticism and experienced tournament toughness, developing talent and proven stamina, basketball instincts and relentless pickleball power.
Johaim continued his winning ascent. Sultan returned from another tournament and delivered a dominant showing. By the end of the event, they had established themselves as the deserving champions of the highest category.
Congratulations to Johaim I. Imam and Sultan AlFahd Mapandi, our Top Category Champions!
Johaim is going back-to-back.
Sultan continues to travel, compete, dominate, and conquer.
And together, they ruled the court.
One Court. One Family. Sangreda.
