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SPORTBUNT and FUSSBALL GRENZENLOS: Working Together on the Field

In the middle of the fall break, on October 21, 2026, in Berlin’s Marzahn-Hellersdorf district, everything at the sports field on Allee der Kosmonauten 134 revolved around physical activity, community, and, above all, the joy of soccer. SPORTBUNT and FUSSBALL GRENZENLOS jointly hosted a colorful soccer tournament for refugee children living in shared housing facilities.

Preparations were already in full swing early in the morning before the numerous teams gathered on the sports field and warmed up together. After a brief welcome, the tournament kicked off around 11:00 a.m. Matches were played for twelve minutes each on mini and small-field goals. A total of about 120 children aged eight to 13 participated, divided into 16 boys’ and six girls’ teams.

But the tournament offered much more than just soccer. A varied supporting program included a soccer darts board, basketball hoops, and various play and obstacle courses. Accompanied by music, a cheerful and exhilarating atmosphere prevailed all day long both on and off the field.

The highlight of the day was the two final matches for the girls and boys. Thrilling matchups, intense emotions, and even penalty shootouts sparked excitement among all the players and spectators. The children demonstrated not only ambition and team spirit but, above all, the joy of playing soccer together. It didn’t matter whether they were beginners or advanced players—everyone could join in and show off their skills.

The event concluded on a high note with a festive awards ceremony. Each child received a medal as a memento of the day. The top three teams in both the girls’ and boys’ competitions were also presented with a large trophy.

People are playing soccer together on a soccer field. Several people are running toward the ball.
Today's game featured exciting matchups, impressive dribbling, and plenty of goals. Photo: BFV

Jonathan Pfizenmaier, a volunteer with the “FUSSBALL GRENZENLOS” project, on the tournament:

"I saw so many boys and girls playing in this soccer tournament with a lot of determination and enthusiasm. That’s why I’m glad that, through ‘FUSSBALL GRENZENLOS,’ we’re always able to create opportunities for refugees from the shared housing facilities to stay active—not just in our tournaments, but also in other activities, such as sports festivals or our clubs.”

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