What has become known as the world`s biggest soccer tournament, the Norway Cup, kicks off in Oslo on Sunday, and 30,000 young boys and girls from the age of 6 to 19 from 45 nations will fight for a place in the prestigious finals at Bislett stadium on Saturday.
It is the 35th time the tournamant has been held, a tournament known for bringing people from around the world together for a week of fun and sportsmanship.
This year, more than 1500 teams participate in the Norway Cup, coming from as far away as Uruguay, China, Vietnam, Brazil , the US, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
This year, more than 1500 teams participate in the Norway Cup, coming from as far away as Uruguay, China, Vietnam, Brazil , the US, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Girls participated in Norway Cup right from the beginning in 1972. This was quite extraordinary, even for a country in the forefront concerning women’s rights, like Norway. The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) recognised women’s football officially 4 years later, in 1976.
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