Naser Al Ketbi is now in great shape and eats healthily.
Naser Al Ketbi, Emirati padel player while training at the Abu Dhabi Country Club. The 23-year-old lost 34 kg in less than a year to become the athlete he is today. All pictures Khushnum Bhandari / The National
As a child Naser Al Ketbi ate fast food, and found it hard to play football. Courtesy: Naser Al Ketbi
Naser Al Ketbi was frequently teased by his friends for being overweight at such a young age. Courtesy: Naser Al Ketbi
Discovering his passion for padel changed Naser Al Ketbi's life.
After losing weight during his National Service, Naser Al Ketbi took up cycling and CrossFit, plus played football and padel in his battle against the bulge.
Naser Al Ketbi also consulted a psychologist to figure out the reasons behind his over-eating.
Family friend Hani Esaad, 50 acted as a mentor to Naser on his weight loss journey.
Hani Asaad has also managed to lose 10kg, and plays padel professionally.
Naser Al Ketbi with his mentor and guardian Hani Asaad a few years ago. Courtesy, Naser Al Ketbi
Naser Al Ketbi is now in great shape and eats healthily.
Naser Al Ketbi, Emirati padel player while training at the Abu Dhabi Country Club. The 23-year-old lost 34 kg in less than a year to become the athlete he is today. All pictures Khushnum Bhandari / The National
As a child Naser Al Ketbi ate fast food, and found it hard to play football. Courtesy: Naser Al Ketbi
Naser Al Ketbi was frequently teased by his friends for being overweight at such a young age. Courtesy: Naser Al Ketbi
Discovering his passion for padel changed Naser Al Ketbi's life.
After losing weight during his National Service, Naser Al Ketbi took up cycling and CrossFit, plus played football and padel in his battle against the bulge.
Naser Al Ketbi also consulted a psychologist to figure out the reasons behind his over-eating.
Family friend Hani Esaad, 50 acted as a mentor to Naser on his weight loss journey.
Hani Asaad has also managed to lose 10kg, and plays padel professionally.
Naser Al Ketbi with his mentor and guardian Hani Asaad a few years ago. Courtesy, Naser Al Ketbi
Naser Al Ketbi is now in great shape and eats healthily.