"First of all, I wish to thank the organisers that for the first time, our Bangladesh team could participate in the tournament. It has been a lot of fun for us to be involved in the event, and we will look forward to the next edition." - Mahmudul from Bangladesh.
The Polish team once again triumphed in the Euroasmus and Friends CUP 2024 tournament, which was held for the 11th time at the pitch of the POSiR Rataje Centre (os. Piastowskie 106A) on Thursday, October 10.
The International Football Tournament, launched in 2012, eventually attracted six teams: Bangladesh, Spain, Lebanon, Palestine, Poland and Ukraine. It is worth noting that although there were six teams, the players came from a total of 14 countries, as some of them included representatives of other nationalities (according to the rules, at least four players had to be citizens of the country in question. Only 1 team could represent a specific country).
"Thank you very much for organising this event. It is a great opportunity for international students to make new friends in a collegiate competition. We hope to continue this event every season. Once again, many thanks!" - Nadjm from Palestine.
A total of 12 matches were played during the day, which initially ran
in two groups. The top four teams then progressed to the semi-finals before eventually facing each other in the matches for third place and the grand final. The final featured teams from Poland and Ukraine. After a 2 x 8-minute game and four goals scored, the red and white team finally lifted the cup for the best team, winning 4:1. In the fierce match for third place, facing the players of Spain and Palestine. In the battle for fifth place, Lebanon won against Bangladesh 6:1.
"Sport, especially football, is a great tool to connect people from all over the world. This event only confirms that." - Maged from Ukraine.
Together we play, together we cheer, together we celebrate!
The EUROASMUS AND FRIENDS CUP has been extremely popular among the foreign academic community for years. Organised for the first time in 2012, on the occasion of the European Championships held in Poznań, still attracts many willing participants and shows that the legacy of UEFA Euro 2012 is still alive. The tournament also fulfils another function: it integrates students from all over the world studying
in Poznań and promotes the city through photo reports on social media.
Organiser - Wielkopolska Pracownia Pomysłów.
Partners and sponsors - City of Poznań, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznań Medical University, Poznań University of Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University, KKS Lech Poznań, Cuba Libre Social Club, Organic Fitness Club, Museum of Chocolate.
