This event, based on football eleven, will take place in the Patiño field.
On the 15th of December the final of the tournament will be played and a party will be held with dance groups.
This initiative aims to strengthen relations between immigrant associations through a sports party.
The Councilor for Sports and Health, Felipe Coello and the Councilor for Social Rights and Development Cooperation, Conchita Ruiz, present the first edition of the Copa del Alcalde Football Tournament, organized by the Federation of African Associations of the Region of Murcia.
"Through sports, many values ​​are fostered, among them coexistence and teamwork, sport unites and makes us all work towards achieving the same goal, the values ​​of motivation and self-improvement that are learned, in this In the case of football, they help the youngest children grow up knowing other cultures, languages ​​and opening their minds to the world, "said Felipe Coello.
This event, based on football eleven, will take place on Saturday in the Patiño field, the quarterfinals and the semifinal will be disputed.
On December 15, the final of the tournament will continue and there will be a match made up of a team from other countries and another from Murcia.
There will also be a party with dance groups.
"The objective of this tournament is to strengthen the relations between immigrant associations through this sports festival, as well as to improve intercultural integration among the citizens of the municipality." The coexistence between people from different countries is very enriching and through these initiatives also we educate the little ones to be tolerant and respectful of other cultures, what is different adds, "added Conchita Ruiz.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia