European football frenzy: 20 years of social soccer cup in Gratwein!
European football frenzy: 20 years of social soccer cup in Gratwein!
A great festival for football is just around the corner! On June 14, 2025, the 20. Social Soccer Cup in Gratwein-Straßengel. A new record is set up with participants from seven nations. Teams from Germany, Italy, Hungary, Switzerland, Ukraine, Slovenia and of course Austria are fighting for the title. The motto "Europe as a guest in Gratwein-Straßengel" illustrates the great importance of this event for international encounters.
The sports field in Gratwein becomes the scene for exciting matches on the day of the event. Organized by the open youth work Clickin and SV Gratwein-Straßengel, the GAK also entered the stage in 1902 as a co-organizer. The tournament receives prominent support from its official sponsor, Kevin Danso, current player of the Austrian national team at Tottenham Hotspur. Youth football not only brings fun and sporting fairness, but also important values. For example, sport is often regarded as a means of violence prevention and integration by breaking down barriers between young people, such as [Schulische-waltpravervention.org] (http://schulische-chwaltpravervarten.org/index.php/handbuecher-chwaltprarevente/sekundarstufe/lernfelder-und-zeitenzeiten explained
framework program and competition
And that's not all: For the 20th anniversary, various surprises are also announced in the supporting program, including a large raffle with fantastic prices. Among other things, signed jerseys from football stars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior are waiting for the participants.
The tournament format provides exciting preliminary round games followed by knockout duels. With 16 to 18 teams who have to provide at least one girl per team, diversity is very important. Despite all the international competitive atmosphere, the mood remains family. Since 2004, the games have been organized primarily by young people from the community, which promotes the community spirit and mutual respect.
sport as a community approach
The Socially Cup 2025 is not only a sporting event, but also an excellent example of how sport can contribute to social integration. Sports and in particular team sports are excellent opportunities to steer aggressiveness and urge to move in constructive paths. This not only promotes the physical skills of young people, but also imparts important values such as fair play and team spirit, which makes active participation in such events even more valuable.
A total of over 4,000 participants from 20 nations have already left their mark on the social soccer cup. The previous awards include third place in the European Youth Carl Prize 2015 and the "Social Football Award" in 2023. These successes show that the Cup is not only a profit for the participants, but also for the entire community.
Despite the sporting challenges, this event is primarily about creating encounters and promoting intercultural exchange. The support from prominent faces such as Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and David Alaba also gives the Cup weight and leads the goal of establishing a sporting culture based on values such as solidarity and tolerance.All interested parties can find out on the website of the tournament www.socialsoccup.at . On that June 14, 2025 will be an unforgettable day for everyone!
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