Inclusion football in focus: e.a.s.i. Cup conquers Steyr!
Inclusion football in focus: e.a.s.i. Cup conquers Steyr!
The week is exciting for all football enthusiasts in Steyr, because this year's European Championship in inclusion football, known as e.A.S.I. Cup, takes place in the Liwest Arena. From June 24 to 26, 2025, a total of 18 teams from six different countries such as Iceland, Germany and the Netherlands compete against each other. This special event is organized by Pro Mente Upper Austria in cooperation with the SK BMD Vorwärts Steyr, which indicates the unconditional support of the sports community for people with a psychosocial need for support. The first match day started on Tuesday and the final games are planned for Thursday. If you do not want to miss the exciting atmosphere, you can visit all games for free, because admission is free, as Vorwaerts-stesteyr.at reports.
But the e.a.s.i. Cup is not only a footballing spectacle, but also a strong sign of inclusion and mental health. The European Championship aims to reduce barriers and to raise awareness of the challenges that people with mental illnesses face. Every year, around 700,000 people die globally due to suicide, which makes the relevance of such initiatives all the more clear. Organizers and supporters work hand in hand to create visibility and reduce prejudices.
Rotary Club Steyr supports the event
The support of the Rotary Club Steyr, which presented the organization team a donation check in the amount of 1,000 euros, is particularly gratifying. President Eva Pötzl and past President Peter Weigl emphasize the values of Rotary, who are clearly expressed in the tournament. "With our help, we want to make a contribution to strengthen the awareness of mental health and promote inclusion," said Pötzl. With such initiatives, the community creates an environment in which everyone has a place, regardless of their challenges.The voices of different personalities that the e.A.S.I. See Cup as an important signal for inclusion and acceptance. Dr. Christian Dörfel and Dr. Kurosch Yazdi-Zorn emphasize the importance of the event. Also from a sporting point of view, athletes such as Alex Schlager and Marco Peschta look forward to the encounters and the joint experience that goes beyond the pure game.
Inclusion in football - a European concern
der E.A.S.I. Cup is part of a greater dream of inclusion in football, which is not only sought in Austria, but also throughout Europe. Initiatives such as the Pfiff project of VfB Stuttgart are actively committed to enabling people with disabilities through football to participate. The project under the Württemberg Football Association has been promoting networks and sensitized to the topic of inclusion, so that more and more people can play together regardless of their impairments. The concept could also be expanded in Austria in the future.
der E.A.S.I. Cup in Steyr thus becomes a melting pot for sport, community and the promotion of mental health. It is more than just a football tournament - it is a step in the right direction to make the game more accessible to everyone. The audience and participants still have the opportunity to track the exciting games and enjoy the special atmosphere in the Liwest Arena.
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