Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of Premier Padel and PSG, spoke with Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, on how sport can be an effective instrument for global health projects. The conference focused on the shared objective of using sporting platforms to advance humanitarian goals, particularly the fight against polio.
A Shared Commitment to Global Health
Premier Padel has been a fervent supporter of the World Health Organization Foundation, and the Gates Foundation has long been one of its primary collaborators. The collaboration serves as an example of how sport can mobilize resources and increase public awareness of pressing health issues. “Sport has the power to unite people and inspire change. If we collaborate, we can really make a difference,” Gates said.
The Nasser Al-Khelaïfi Point of View
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi emphasized the need of aligning sports pursuits with philanthropic goals. In his capacities as Premier Padel president and PSG chairman, he has consistently advocated for initiatives that transcend the playing field. “This partnership shows that sports can be about more than just competitiveness. It has the potential to be a global force for good, according to Al-Khelaïfi.
A Symbolic Present for Enthusiasts
To celebrate the occasion, Gates and Al-Khelaïfi exchanged a special gift in keeping with their shared passion for racquet sports. The gesture symbolized mutual respect and the spirit of collaboration between philanthropy and athletics.
The Broader Impact
Throughout the conference, the Gates Foundation reiterated its commitment to eradicating polio and enhancing global health. Gates and Al-Khelaïfi showed how sport can be used to reach people, spur action, and maintain involvement in humanitarian causes by collaborating with Premier Padel.