Slope World Cup in Finland: 150 teams in mud fever in Hyrynsalmi!

Slope World Cup in Finland: 150 teams in mud fever in Hyrynsalmi!

In the small Finnish community of Hyrynsalmi, not far from Helsinki, the mud football world championship will take place this weekend. The event attracts more than 150 teams from different countries that compete in an extraordinary competition. In this sport, which was launched in 1998 as a training exercise for athletes and soldiers, the participants roll themselves in hip -high mud and fight for goals that are five meters high. The field measures about 60 to 35 meters - only half as large as conventional soccer fields. The game mode is 6 against 6, whereby unlimited exchange options are allowed and there is no offside. This not only causes excitement, but also for a lot of dirt and fun. Bild.de reports that the event is now a fixture in the sports calendar.

The first World Cup in mud football was held in Hyrynsalmi in 2000. The popularity of this sport has grown enormously, with a stable number of participants of around 150 teams that come from countries such as England, Sweden, Russia, Scotland, Iceland and Germany. Esa Romppainen, a skier by the Vuokatti Ski team, is considered the father of Swamp Soccer. When he noticed that athletes practiced in the swamps of the north during the summer training, the idea was born to organize a competition in the mushy environment. suopotkupallo underlines this tradition, this tradition, this tradition is underlining a special atmosphere, attracts the thousands of viewers.

competitive structure and defending champion

The championship is held every year in different categories. The defending champion in the men's area, the "Hörstin Hönkäys" team, has been able to convince several times in recent years, while in the FC Pulkka women's area, the title holder is a lively title holder. Last year's winner in the men's area, FC Lindenau from Brandenburg, also has a good chance of winning the trophy again. In addition to the main categories for men and women, the structure of the competitions also includes veteran, leisure and mixed series, which gives the event a special diversity.

• defending champion men: Hörstin Hönkäys (2024)
• defending champion women: FC Pulkka (2024)
• Last year's winner: FC Lindenau (2023)

The games are not only a festival for the athletes, but also an event for the spectators who can experience the unusual sport and the mud battle. In Hyrynsalmi there is not only the title, but also for the fun of the game in a unique environment. The mix of sporty competition and a cozy atmosphere ensures unforgettable experiences. Class = "Source_1"> Bild.de emphasizes that this is an event that remains unforgettable for the entire region and brings people together.