Bolzplatzcup in Jena: Fairness and democracy celebrate in football!
Bolzplatzcup in Jena: Fairness and democracy celebrate in football!
Jena, Deutschland - On June 13, 2025, the Bolzplatz Cup in Jena became an important event. This cup, which promotes fairness and democracy in football, will be held for the third time in a row. He is organized by committed Jena street workers, the fan project Jena and Kokont, who are committed to promoting tolerance and social integration through sport. "The last goal wins" - that is one of the rules of the game that are often agreed on the football sites in order to give weaker teams a chance. The idea of fair play and lived democracy is not only carried out in the games themselves, but also in the entire organization structure.
The Bolzplatz Cup is aimed at young people and young adults aged 14 to 21 and invites all interested parties regardless of their place of residence. This year there is a very special grade: an accompanying exhibition entitled "More than one game - when footballers move into position" presents international footballers who are strong for social and social concerns. This exhibition should not only entertain the participants and viewers, but also stimulate the discussion and show how important social commitment in football, as the Federal Center for Political Education emphasizes, in their reports on integration through sport.
an exciting supporting program and attractive prices
The preliminary rounds of the Bolzplatz Cup take place at various locations in Jena: on August 13th in Winzerla, on August 15th in Jena Ost, on August 20 in Lobeda Ost and on August 22nd in Jena North. Finally, the tournament ends with an exciting final on August 30, 2024 in the Cube in Lobeda West. The supporting program not only promises sporting highlights, but also entertainment and meals for all participants and spectators.
Another highlight of the cup: The victorious team wins a trip to a home game of FC Bayern Munich and a challenge cup. In addition, the winners can count on vouchers for games from FC Carl Zeiss Jena, Medipolis SC Jena and other local attractions. Over 100 participants took part in the Cup in 2023 and it is expected that the number will increase this year.
integration through sport
The Bolzplatz Cup is more than just a sporting event. It plays a central role in the social integration of young people, especially those with a migration background. Sport offers the opportunity to communicate across cultural borders and create a sense of community. As found in an article on the intercultural opening of sports clubs, sport combines people and promotes mutual understanding.
The participants can look forward to a film screening on August 28, 2024 in the Schillerhof in Jena Ost, which is entitled "Rebellen on the Ball". A lecture by sports journalist Ronny Blaschke will then take place, followed by the draw of the final groups. Entry is free for young people with vouchers and the café in the Schillerhof is open.
For more information and registration, interested parties can visit the Instagram account @bolzplatzcup.jena. The contact persons in the Westside youth center are Felix Burandt and Eric Vasold, who can also be reached by phone at 03641 49 26 85 or by email at felix.burandt@jena.de.
Overall, the Bolzplatz Cup is an outstanding example of how sport can be used as a platform for social values. At this tournament, the focus is not only on sporting performance, but also the values that make football the most beautiful game in the world: fairness, respect and team spirit. The Bolzplatz Cup is truly an event that "there is something" for the future of young people in Jena.
More details and information about the Bolzplatzcup can be found at jenatv.de , Rathaus.jena.de and DetailsOrt Jena, Deutschland Quellen