Mozambique: Cabo Delgado governor inaugurates new padel courts and reopens tennis court in Pemba — Photos

The city of Pemba has gained two padel courts and a reopened tennis court, strengthening its sports, leisure and tourism offer. The facilities, located at the Avani Pemba Beach Hotel, were inaugurated on Friday, 6 November, by Cabo Delgado Governor Valige Tauabo, as part of a partnership between the hotel and Elite Padel.

On the occasion, the Governor described the investment as a sign of hope and confidence in the province’s future, despite the challenges it faces. Valige Tauabo highlighted how initiatives of this nature enhance Pemba’s standing as a tourism destination and demonstrate the importance of partnerships in promoting local development.

The Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism, Iolanda Almeida, emphasised that the new facilities would boost sports and leisure tourism, with the potential to attract visitors, extend their stays and create employment opportunities. She also recalled the distinctions awarded to the Avani Pemba Beach Hotel and the city of Pemba at the Mozambique Tourism Gala 2026.

The Governor encouraged the population, particularly young people, to take up padel and tennis, highlighting the health and social benefits of these sports.

Governor Tauabo also expressed his hope that the new facilities would inspire further investment in sports infrastructure across the province.