Bishkek, April 18, 2025. /Kabar/. On April 12, 2025, the official opening of the 5th International Football Tournament “Kochmo Cup” (passing cup), organized by the Kyrgyz diaspora in the Federal Republic of Germany, took place in the city of Hamburg. The tournament is held annually and has become one of the key events for the Kyrgyz community in Germany and other European countries. The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Federal Republic of Germany participated in the event.
At the opening ceremony, the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Germany congratulated all participants on the start of the tournament, wishing fair play, sporting spirit, and strong team unity. In its address, the Embassy emphasized that such events play an important role in strengthening ties among compatriots abroad, promoting a healthy lifestyle, developing public diplomacy, popularizing Kyrgyz culture, and building a positive international image of the Kyrgyz Republic. It was also noted that such initiatives contribute to enhancing the value of Kyrgyz citizenship and reinforcing the spiritual and cultural connection with the historical homeland.
The tournament brought together 30 teams from six European countries: 22 teams from the Federal Republic of Germany, 3 from the Republic of Poland, 2 from the Czech Republic, and one team each from the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Lithuania. The total number of players was approximately 350, while the number of guests and spectators exceeded 500.
As a result of the tournament, the winning team was “Kaganat” from Germany. Second place was taken by the “Kaganat” team from Warsaw (Poland), third place went to FC Hamburg, and fourth place was awarded to the team from Frankfurt am Main.
The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Federal Republic of Germany expresses its appreciation to the organizers for the high level of preparation and conduct of the tournament, as well as for their significant contribution to the consolidation of the Kyrgyz diaspora both in Germany and across Europe.