On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Sparki Cup (formerly the Drumbo Cup) celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Sömmeringhalle in Charlottenburg. The school tournament is the largest of its kind in Europe. All Berlin elementary school, community schools and grammar schools up to sixth grade were eligible to play. In front of 700 spectators, the teams from Rosa Parks Primary School and Phorms Primary School came out on top in the girls' and boys' competitions respectively.

As patron of the anniversary edition, Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner presented the awards to the winners. In his welcoming address, he emphasized the great importance of the tournament: "The Sparki Cup is something very special for Berlin: for 50 years, children have been coming together to play soccer and have fun together. This has developed into Europe's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school, grammar schools and community schools up to sixth grade, with around 100,000 participants to date. This impressive number shows how important the Sparki Cup is for the diversity of our city. Sport brings people together, strengthens friendships and conveys values such as respect and fairness. This tournament stands for all of this and I am delighted to be the patron of this great event."

Katharina Günther-Wünsch, Senator for Education, Youth and Family, was delighted with the winning teams and praised the commitment of everyone involved: "The Sparki Cup maintains a wonderful tradition that not only promotes the joy of exercise and sport, but also conveys important values such as team spirit, fairness and discipline. It really is a pleasure to see how so many young people have become enthusiastic about soccer over the last 50 years and have become part of this vibrant school football culture. I would like to thank everyone who makes this event possible year after year - the schools, the teachers, the volunteers and the committed partners. The Sparki Cup shows how sport can strengthen young people as part of their education and, by joining forces, create a positive environment for social interaction."

Supporting program inspires spectators

In addition, various hands-on activities provided a colorful supporting program. Hertha BSC, Union Berlin and Delay Sports contributed to the success of the tournament with creative activities. The performance by the Berlin Artists School and the playful information program by Zero Waste e. V. also provided the best entertainment away from the action.

BFV President Bernd Schultz explained: "The Sparki Cup is an outstanding example of the unifying power of soccer and the enthusiasm it sparks. It's great to see how important the tournament is in Berlin's schools and that it brings people from a wide variety of backgrounds together year after year. I would therefore like to thank everyone who contributed to this year's Sparki Cup, which many, especially the children, will remember for a long time."

Berliner Sparkasse, which has supported the tournament as a partner since this edition, was also present in the Sömmeringhalle with its mascot and namesake "Sparki". "The Sparki Cup is more than just a soccer tournament. It stands for team spirit, fair play and young people's enthusiasm for sport. Team competitions like this one in particular shape values that are essential for togetherness in our society. As title sponsor, we are delighted to support this fantastic tournament together with the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family of the State of Berlin, the Governing Mayor of Berlin as patron and all those involved. Congratulations to the winners - and to everyone who participated with passion," emphasized Dr. Johannes Evers, Chairman of the Management Board of Berliner Sparkasse.

An overview of the final placings

In total, over 330 teams played against each other at this year's Sparki Cup, including 98 girls' teams and 232 boys' teams. The four best school teams qualified from the final preliminary rounds, which took place from January to March. The final day was accordingly top-class and produced the following final rankings.

Girls' final standings

1. Rosa Parks Primary School (after beating Athene Primary School 3:1 in the final)
2. Athene Primary School
3. Reinhardswald Primary School
4. Richard Primary School

Final score boys

1. Phorms Grundschule (after a 7:6 win in the final against Grundschule am Sandsteinweg)
2. Sandsteinweg Primary School
3. Schele School
4. Aziz Nezin Primary School

In addition to exciting matches, visitors to the final day can expect a varied supporting program and various hands-on activities.

In order to qualify for the final day of the anniversary edition of the Sparki Cup (formerly the Drumbo Cup), Berlin's school teams have been competing in exciting duels over the past few weeks. All Berlin elementary school, community schools and grammar schools up to sixth grade are eligible to play in Europe's largest indoor tournament of its kind. This is the 50th time the competition has been held, which is organized by the AG Schulfußball of the Berlin Football Association together with the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family. Since this year, the Sparki Cup has also been supported by Berliner Sparkasse.

Eight schools qualified

Six preliminary rounds were played in the girls' competition in January. The final rounds followed in March. The winners of these final rounds - Athene Primary School, Rosa Parks Primary School, Richard Primary School and Reinhardswald Primary School - secured a coveted place for the final day of the Sparki Cup.

The boys' finalists first had to prove themselves in the district rounds before the four best school teams were found in the regional rounds. This resulted in the following field of participants: Aziz-Nesin-Grundschule (regional winner north-east), Phorms Grundschule (regional winner north-west), Grundschule am Sandsteinweg (regional winner south-east) and Schele Schule (regional winner south-west) as last year's defending champions.

Decision in the Sömmeringhalle

The final day will take place next Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the Charlottenburg sports hall (Sömmeringstraße 29, 10589 Berlin). Admission is from 9:30 am. The best schools in Berlin will be competing against each other from 10:30 am. Girls and boys from each of the four qualifying schools will take it in turns to compete for the title in front of the excited spectators and classmates.

Colorful hustle and bustle off the pitch

In addition to the action on the pitch, all visitors and participants can look forward to various hands-on activities. Hertha BSC, Union Berlin and Delay Sports will be organizing various games and activities, such as a slalom challenge and the popular goal wall shooting. A speed kick station will also be set up, where participants will have the opportunity to challenge Kevin Pannewitz in a "Beat the Pro" event. Another highlight will be the interactive sustainability activities by Zero Waste e. V. There will also be show acts by the school of artists, music and live DJs, as well as the presence of the mascots Sparki, ICKE, Herthinho and Ritter Keule, who will be entertaining throughout the entire final day.

Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school enters its 50th edition - with a familiar final venue and a new partner.

A unique tradition in school soccer across Germany is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2025: the Sparki Cup (formerly the Drumbo Cup) will be 50 years old. Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school, grammar schools and community schools up to sixth grade will be supported for the first time by Berliner Sparkasse as the new name sponsor for this special edition in the 2024/2025 school year. For the final round on March 19, 2025, the event will return to a familiar venue: the Sporthalle Charlottenburg, better known as the Sömmeringhalle.

Bernd Schultz, President of the Berlin Football Association, says: "The Sparki Cup inspires, motivates and conveys the joy of movement and is therefore an outstanding example of successful cooperation between schools and sports organizations. The fact that the tournament is being held for the 50th time illustrates the importance it enjoys among the participants and also the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family, which has always supported the event. I would also like to thank Berliner Sparkasse as a new strong partner of Berlin school soccer. Together, we will ensure that the anniversary edition of the Sparki Cup will be remembered for a long time to come."

Frank Weidner, press spokesman for Berliner Sparkasse: "We are looking forward to the Sparki Cup and the enthusiastic youngsters. Together with our mascot Sparki, we accompany pupils from grades 1 to 6 as they showcase their footballing talents in a tournament so rich in tradition. Berliner Sparkasse is proud to be part of this anniversary edition and we are looking forward to the upcoming match days with great excitement."

More than 300 teams in action

On Wednesday, March 19, the winners of the Sparki Cup 2025 will be decided in the Sömmeringhalle. Starting at 10:30 a.m., the four best boys' and girls' teams will play for the crown in Berlin school soccer, which last year was won by the Schele School (boys) and the Johann Strauss School (girls). For the first time since 2020, the Charlottenburg sports hall will once again host the finals, which have been held in the Schöneberg sports hall in previous years.

A total of 330 teams have registered for the Sparki Cup 2025, including 232 boys' and 98 girls' teams. The field of participants for the final round will be determined from January to March as part of preliminary district finals and regional rounds.

Winners of the 49th Drumbo Cup crowned

202 boys' and 76 girls' teams took part in the various preliminary rounds of the Drumbo Cup 2024 in recent weeks, with four teams qualifying for the final round on March 20, 2024. The Schöneberg sports hall was the venue for the final day of Europe's largest indoor tournament for elementary school, grammar schools and community schools up to sixth grade. In the 49th edition of the traditional competition, the Schele School won the coveted title for the boys and the Johann Strauss School for the girls in front of around 400 spectators and to thunderous applause from their fellow pupils.

Crowdfunding campaign for the 2024 final day

The winning schools were able to raise a trophy to the roof of the hall and were also presented with medals and certificates. In addition, the best individual players, goal scorers and goalkeepers were awarded attractive prizes, including from BFV premium partner Nike. These were presented by professional footballers Amelie König and Marleen Rohde (Hertha BSC), Paul Jaeckel, Sophie Trojahn and Pia Metzker (1. FC Union) as well as BFV President Bernd Schultz, Dieter Krickow (German Olympic Association) and Uwe Burkhardt (Head of School Football Berlin).

A colorful supporting program with a spectacular show by the Staatliche Artistenschule Berlin during the short breaks in play and a visit by the prominent professional players and mascots of Hertha and Union rounded off the successful final day. Thanks also go to the referees, who officiated the matches impeccably.

This year's tournament was once again organized by the AG Schulfußball of the Berlin Football Association and the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family with the support of Hertha BSC, Union Berlin and Nike. However, holding the event in its usual setting is increasingly presenting the organizing organizations with economic challenges. To compensate for the withdrawal of a long-standing partner, the BFV has therefore launched a crowdfunding campaign this year. Every donation helps to secure the organization of the Drumbo Cup and is rewarded with attractive prizes, such as signed fan merchandise from Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union.

Donate now for the Drumbo Cup:To the crowdfunding campaign

"Drumbo Cup strengthens the idea of fair play and cohesion"

BFV President Bernd Schultz says: "It is a pleasure to see that the Drumbo Cup has enjoyed such a high level of attention again this year and that the participating pupils have been offered a sporting highlight. For decades, the tournament has conveyed the joy of movement and strengthened both the idea of fair play and team spirit. In addition, the competition offers the opportunity to inspire young people to take up club sport. I would like to thank everyone who made this year's Drumbo Cup possible with their support, and I would be delighted if we can attract more partners for future editions."

The final placings at a glance

Boys:

1st Schele School
2. Peter-Witte School
3. Bücherwurm Primary School
4. Schule auf dem lichten Berg

Girls:

1. Johann-Strauß-Schule
2. Richard Grundschule
3. Athene Primary School
4. Reinhardswald Primary School

48th Drumbo Cup: the winners have been announced

After being canceled in 2021 due to the coronavirus and being held without an audience last year, the final round of the Drumbo Cup took place again on March 23, 2023 without pandemic-related restrictions in front of around 300 spectators. As in the previous year, the Sporthalle Schöneberg served as the venue for the final competition day of Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school, grammar schools and community schools up to sixth grade. In the 48th edition of the tournament, the teams from Mary Poppins Primary School won the girls' competition and Schele School won the boys' competition.

The winning teams were honored with trophies, medals and certificates. Each team also received a BFV bag with training equipment. The best individual players (Emilia Schmitz and Ezequiel Quiala), goal scorers (Elisabeth Wilke and Hassan El Hajj) and goalkeepers (Viktoria Priske and Benart Fazliu) also received a Hertha BSC jersey and goalkeeper gloves from Nike, as well as trophies and vouchers from sporting goods retailer 11Teamsports. The retailer also recognized the best students in module challenges such as soccer darts with a voucher and a Nike jersey and also organized a live stream of the tournament for the first time.

This year's edition of the Drumbo Cup was organized and supported by the Berlin Football Association, the sporting goods manufacturer Nike, the Bundesliga clubs Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin and the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family.

"Unbroken enthusiasm for soccer"

"I am delighted to see that the Drumbo Cup has been so popular this year. Not only the large number of registrations, which have increased again after the Corona break, but also the response from partners and spectators on site and via livestream show that the enthusiasm for Berlin school soccer is unbroken, not only among the participating players," said BFV President Bernd Schultz after the end of the tournament. "I would therefore particularly like to thank Nike, 11Teamsports, Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin as well as the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family and all other supporters of the tournament who contributed to the success of this event."

Tilmann Wormuth, Head of School Sport and Physical Education for the State of Berlin, was delighted with the winning teams and praised the commitment of everyone involved: "The Drumbo Cup is a school sporting event with a very long tradition. In addition to the fun of exercise, the tournament also teaches the participating pupils important social skills. I would like to thank all the teachers for looking after the teams and also the Berlin Football Association, which actively supports the event. I would also like to thank Nike, Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin, whose commitment this year is an important pillar for this outstanding tournament. A big thank you also goes to the team of the school football committee, which has been organizing this tournament with great willingness for decades."

Berlin soccer tradition

252 teams from around 230 Berlin schools registered for the 48th Drumbo Cup, including 196 boys' and 54 girls' teams. Over four decades, the event has developed into Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school, grammar schools and community schools, with over 100,000 pupils taking part since 1975. Among them were later soccer greats such as the brothers Jerôme and Kevin-Prince Boateng, Pierre Littbarski, Thomas Häßler, Christian Ziege and Márton Dárdai.

The placings in the final round at a glance

Girls:

1. Mary Poppins Primary School*
2. Athene Primary School*
3. Grundschule an der Wuhlheide
4. Berlin International School

*Athene Grundschule came first after the group stage, but lost the final match for the title against Mary Poppins Grundschule.

The schedule of the group stage of the girls' final round (without final) can be found here:Drumbo Cup 2023 Girls

Boys:

1. Schele-Schule*
2. Wilhelm-Hauff-Grundschule*
3. Schule am Sandsteinweg
4. Immanuel-Kant-Gymnasium

*Wilhelm-Hauff-Grundschule took first place after the group phase, but lost the subsequent final match for the title against Schele-Schule.

The schedule of the group stage of the boys' final round (without final) can be found here:Drumbo Cup 2023 Boys

47th Drumbo Cup: the trophies have been presented

After last year's break due to the pandemic, the Drumbo Cup 2022 returned under special hygiene measures and without spectators and was once again enthusiastically received by Berlin's pupils. The winning teams were determined at the final competition day of Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school, grammar schools and community schools up to sixth grade on March 23, 2022 in the Sporthalle Schöneberg: Hermann Sander Grundschule with its girls' team and the boys' team from Schele Schule secured the 2022 title in the 47th edition of the Drumbo Cup in Berlin.

In addition to the trophy and a gold medal, both winning teams received a voucher for a training day at the Berlin Football Association's (BFV) state training center at Wannsee.

The silver medals went to the girls' team from Grundschule an der Wuhlheide and the boys' team from Müggelschlößchen Grundschule. Third place went to Teltow Primary School for the girls and BEST-Sabel Primary School for the boys.

In addition, the German Olympic Association awarded the prize for the "Best Female Player" and the "Best Male Player". Viola Basha (Grundschule an der Wuhlheide) and Julian Wenta (Schele Schule) were delighted to receive this very special award. The award was presented by Dieter Krickow, honorary member of the German Olympic Society.

The current edition of the Drumbo Cup is organized and supported by the Berlin School Football Committee (SFA), the Berlin Football Association, the sporting goods manufacturer Nike, the Bundesliga clubs Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin as well as the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family.

"Flagship of Berlin's school sports"

"The Drumbo Cup is the flagship of Berlin school sports. This year's 47th edition of the tournament once again featured top-class youth soccer. I am delighted to see the commitment, ambition and fairness of the pupils on and off the pitch," said BFV President Bernd Schultz after the award ceremony. "I would like to thank Nike, Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin as well as the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family for their support in implementing the tournament and look forward to gaining further partners for the coming years who want to get involved in promoting school soccer in the city."

The Senator for Education, Youth and Family, Astrid-Sabine Busse, was delighted with the winning teams and praised the commitment of all those involved: "With its long tradition, the Drumbo Cup has a special significance among school sports events in Berlin. In addition to the fun of exercise, the tournament also teaches the participating pupils important social skills. I would like to thank all the teachers for looking after the teams and also the Berlin Football Association, which actively supports the event. I would also like to thank Nike, Hertha BSC and 1. FC Union Berlin, whose commitment this year is an important pillar for this outstanding tournament."

Berlin soccer tradition

217 Berlin teams registered for the 47th Drumbo Cup. 167 boys' teams and 50 girls' teams from around 190 Berlin schools took part in the Drumbo Cup this season.

Over four decades, the event has developed into Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school, grammar schools and community schools up to sixth grade. Well over 100,000 pupils have taken part in the Drumbo Cup since 1975, including real soccer greats such as Jerôme and Kevin-Prince Boateng, Pierre Littbarski, Thomas Häßler, Christian Ziege and Márton Dárdai.

Germany's biggest indoor football tournament for elementary school has two happy winners.

The girls' team from Grundschule an der Wuhlheide and the boys' team from Aziz-Nesin-Grundschule secured the 2020 title in the 46th edition of the Commerzbank Drumbo Cup in Berlin today. Enthusiastic spectators from all parts of the city created a wonderful atmosphere at the final tournament in the Charlottenburg sports hall.

In addition to the trophy and a gold medal, both winning teams received a voucher for a training day at the Berlin Football Association's (BFV) state training center at Wannsee.

The silver medals were won by the elementary school at Rüdesheimer Platz with its girls' team and the boys' team from Gesundbrunnen elementary school. Third place went to Sandsteinweg Primary School for the girls and Bernd Ryke Primary School for the boys.

As is tradition, the German Olympic Association also awarded the Fair Play Prize. The pupils from Sandsteinweg Primary School and the pupils from Buntzelberg Primary School were delighted to receive this very special award. It was presented to them by Olympic champion Heike Drechsler.

5,000 euros for school sports in Berlin

Mathias Paulokat, press spokesman for Commerzbank, presented a cheque for 5,000 euros to Tillman Wormuth from the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family Affairs at the official award ceremony.

"We would like to congratulate not only this year's Drumbo Cup winning teams and schools, but also all Cup finalists and participants for so much exciting Berlin school soccer," said Mathias Paulokat during the final ceremony and added: "The 46th Commerzbank Drumbo Cup has already delivered great indoor soccer in the districts and today culminated in an extremely exciting final day. In view of the current situation in the city, this final was very disciplined thanks to daily coordination with the Senate Administration, the Berlin Football Association and far-sighted event organization as well as precautionary measures taken.
A big thank you to all girls' and boys' teams, teachers, coaches, parents, referees, our partners and all Drumbo Cup helpers for so much commitment and dedication on and off the pitch."

The Senator for Education, Youth and Family Affairs, Sandra Scheeres, said: "I am delighted that the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family Affairs has such a committed and consistent cooperation partner at its side in Commerzbank, which has supported and enriched school sport with this outstanding tournament for so many years. The Drumbo Cup is one of the highlights among the sports competitions for primary school pupils in Berlin. The high number of entries reflects the popularity of the event, which has come up with a number of innovations this year in particular. Despite their passion and eagerness to play, the teams show above all team spirit and fairness. In this way, the Drumbo Cup also strengthens social skills and makes an important contribution to social cohesion."

"Fair play, tolerance and the will to perform"

Bernd Schultz, President of the Berlin Football Association, said of the 46th edition of the tournament: "The Drumbo Cup has become an integral part of Berlin sport. Values such as fair play, tolerance, respect and the will to perform are writ large here. Even the youngest can be role models. My thanks go to Commerzbank, all the teachers, the dedicated helpers and the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family for their hard work."

383 Berlin teams registered for the 46th Drumbo Cup and have been competing since December 2019 to reach the final on March 11 in Charlottenburg. The competition is organized by Commerzbank in cooperation with the Berlin Football Association and the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family in Berlin and has been supported by sporting goods manufacturer Nike for many years.

The app specially programmed for the Drumbo Cup provides ongoing information about the teams, results and winners of the tournament. The Commerzbank Drumbo Cup app is still available to download free of charge from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The junior reporters from Snipkids reported continuously on the thrilling action.

This year's school tournament has found its winners. Once again, the boys and girls had a lot of fun.

Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school has two happy winners: the Evangelische Schule Pankow with its girls' team and the boys' team from the Grundschule am Eichenwald secured the 2019 title today in the 45th edition of the Commerzbank Drumbo Cup in Berlin. Over 1,000 enthusiastic spectators created a wonderful atmosphere at the final tournament in the Sporthalle Charlottenburg.

In addition to the trophy and a gold medal, both winning teams received a voucher for a training day at the Berlin Football Association's (BFV) regional training center at Wannsee.

The silver medals went to the girls' team from Fichtelgebirge Primary School and the boys' team from Richard Primary School. Third place went to Homer-Grundschule for the girls and Grundschule am Falkplatz for the boys.

As is tradition, the German Olympic Association also awarded the Fair Play Prize. The pupils from Löwenzahn Primary School and Thalia Primary School were delighted to receive this very special award. It was presented to them by Heike Drechsler and Renate Bartsch, wife of the late Drumbo Cup founder Hans-Jürgen Bartsch.

5,000 euros for school sports in Berlin

Jana Kubach, Branch Manager Private and Corporate Clients Commerzbank Berlin, handed over a cheque for 5,000 euros to Tillman Wormuth from the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family at the official award ceremony in aid of Berlin school soccer.

"The 45th Berlin Commerzbank Drumbo Cup has been played out: our congratulations go to all of this year's Drumbo Cup winning teams and schools! And all the other Cup participants also played some super exciting soccer. Once again this year, we were able to experience top sporting performance, fair play and lots of fun at first hand. And we were able to observe how real talent emerged from the young players. First and foremost, it is our Drumbo Cup kids who have made the tournament great in 45 years! So thank you to all the teams, parents and teachers, as well as the helpers for so much commitment, fairness and performance on and off the pitch. We are therefore particularly pleased to announce the 46th Cup in 2020. Commerzbank remains the proud organizer and sponsor of this traditional Berlin tournament," said Jana Kubach after the award ceremony.

The Senator for Education, Youth and Family, Sandra Scheeres, was delighted with the winning teams and praised the commitment of all those involved: "The Drumbo Cup has a special significance among school sports events in Berlin. This is shown by the high number of participating teams and the atmosphere at the tournaments in the Charlottenburg sports hall with many enthusiastic spectators. The highly motivated players demonstrate team spirit and fair play as well as sporting ability and ambition. In this way, the Drumbo Cup strengthens fundamental social skills. I would like to thank the teachers who, in their role as soccer supervisors, have organized more than 100 tournaments as part of the Drumbo Cup, and the Berlin Football Association, which actively supports the event. I would also like to thank Commerzbank, whose long-standing and reliable commitment is the cornerstone of this outstanding tournament."

"Fair play, tolerance and the will to perform"

Gerd Liesegang, Vice President of the Berlin Football Association, is also delighted with the generous donation from the main sponsor for school soccer and says of the 45th edition of the tournament: "The Drumbo Cup has become an integral part of Berlin sport. Values such as fair play, tolerance, respect and the will to perform are writ large here. Even the youngest players can be great role models. My thanks go to Commerzbank, all the teachers, the committed helpers and the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family for their dedicated work. We as the Berlin Football Association are proud and happy to be able to contribute to this tournament every year."

383 Berlin teams had registered for the 45th Drumbo Cup. 287 boys' teams and 96 girls' teams from 296 Berlin schools competed in the Drumbo Cup this season.

Berlin soccer tradition

Over four decades, the Drumbo Cup has developed into Germany's largest indoor football tournament for primary school pupils. Well over 100,000 pupils have taken part in the Drumbo Cup since 1975, including real soccer greats such as Jerôme and Kevin-Prince Boateng, Pierre Littbarski, Thomas Häßler and Christian Ziege.

Charlotte-Salomon-Grundschule with its girls' team and the boys' team from Katharina-Heinroth-Grundschule secure the 2018 title.

Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school has two happy winners: Charlotte Salomon Primary School with its girls' team and the boys' team from Katharina Heinroth Primary School are the winners of the 44th edition of the Commerzbank Drumbo Cup. The final tournament, which was held today, March 21, 2018, in the Charlottenburg sports hall, provided a wonderful atmosphere for over 1,300 enthusiastic spectators.

In addition to the trophy and a gold medal, both winning teams received a voucher for a training day at the Berlin Football Association's (BFV) state training center at Wannsee.

The silver medal went to the girls' team from Käthe Kollwitz Primary School and the boys' team from Scharmützelsee Primary School. Third place went to Hermann-Sander-Grundschule from Neukölln for the girls and Judith-Kerr-Grundschule (Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf) for the boys.

Traditionally, the German Olympic Association also awards the Fair Play Prize. The pupils of the Hermann Sander Primary School and the pupils of the Scharmützelsee Primary School were delighted to receive this very special award. It was presented to them by Heike Drechsler and Matthias Bartsch.

5,000 euros for school sports in Berlin

Dr. Jan Rolin, Branch Manager for Corporate Clients at Commerzbank Berlin, presented a cheque for 5,000 euros to Peter Kremkow, Head of the Berlin School Football Committee, at the official award ceremony.

"The 44th Berlin Commerzbank Drumbo Cup has been played: Our big congratulations go to all of this year's Drumbo Cup winning teams and schools, as well as all the other Cup participants! You all played some really great soccer. We've already seen some fast-paced and smart school soccer in the districts over the last few weeks and today in Charlottenburg we saw a thrilling final day. It's hard to believe: the 44th! A proud anniversary for a cup that has grown over decades and has become bigger from year to year. So thank you to all the teams, parents and teachers, as well as the helpers for so much commitment, fairness and performance on and off the pitch," said Dr. Rolin after the award ceremony.

The Senator for Education, Youth and Family, Sandra Scheeres, was delighted with the winning teams and praised the commitment of everyone involved: "During the course of the school year, the Drumbo Cup is one of the highlights among the sports competitions for Berlin's primary school pupils. From the first district tournaments to the Berlin finals, the girls' and boys' teams take part with great motivation. I was able to experience the atmosphere at the final event in the Charlottenburg sports hall, feel the enthusiasm of the school classes watching and cheering and see exciting games. Despite their passion and eagerness to play, the teams showed above all team spirit and fair play. In this way, the Drumbo Cup also strengthens social skills and makes an important contribution to community spirit. The Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family has a committed and consistent cooperation partner in Commerzbank, so that this tournament has now been successfully organized for the 44th time."

"Fair play, tolerance and the will to perform"

Bernd Schultz, President of the Berlin Football Association, is also delighted with the generous donation from the main sponsor for school soccer and said of the 44th edition of the tournament: "First of all, I would like to thank Commerzbank, all the teachers and dedicated helpers as well as the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family for the 44th Drumbo Cup and their dedicated work. It is hard to imagine Berlin sport without the Drumbo Cup. The tournament stands for values such as fair play, tolerance and the will to perform. We as the Berlin Football Association are very happy to be able to play our part every year."

363 Berlin teams registered for the 44th Drumbo Cup. 272 boys' teams and 91 girls' teams from 278 Berlin schools took part in the Drumbo Cup this season.

Schule am Falkplatz from Pankow with its girls' team and the boys' team from Grundschule im Beerwinkel from Spandau secured the 2017 title today.

Germany's largest indoor football tournament for elementary school has two happy winners: Schule am Falkplatz from Pankow with its girls' team and the boys' team from Grundschule im Beerwinkel from Spandau secured the 2017 title today in the 43rd edition of the Commerzbank Drumbo Cup in Berlin. At the final tournament in the Charlottenburg sports hall, over 1,000 enthusiastic spectators created a wonderfully exuberant atmosphere.

In addition to the trophy and a gold medal, both winning teams received a training weekend at the Berlin Football Association (BFV) state performance center at Wannsee.

The silver medal was won by the Mary Poppins elementary school from Spandau with its girls' team and the boys' team from the Mendel elementary school in Pankow. Third place went to Werbellinsee-Grundschule from Tempelhof-Schöneberg for the girls and Grundschule am Fließtal (Reinickendorf) for the boys.

The German Olympic Association also traditionally awards the Fair Play Prize. The pupils of Mary Poppins Primary School and Mendel Primary School were delighted to receive this very special award. It was presented to them by Renate Bartsch, widow of Drumbo Cup founder and former BFV vice-president Hans-Jürgen Bartsch.

5.000 euros for Berlin school sports

André Nogat, Branch Manager for Private and Business Customers at Commerzbank Berlin, presented a cheque for 5,000 euros to Sandra Scheeres, Senator for Education, Youth and Family, at the official award ceremony.

"Our congratulations go not only to this year's Drumbo Cup winning teams and schools, but to all Cup participants! We have already seen some great school soccer in the districts over the last few weeks and today was a thrilling final day. Thank you to the teams, parents and teachers as well as the helpers for so much commitment, fairness and performance both on and off the pitch," said André Nogat after the award ceremony. "Commerzbank is a proud organizer and sponsor of this traditional tournament. The Drumbo Cup conveys fairness, performance, respect, partnership and team spirit - values that are also of central importance to Commerzbank."

The Senator for Education, Youth and Family, Sandra Scheeres, was delighted with the winning teams and praised the commitment of all those involved: "The Drumbo Cup has a special significance among school sporting events in Berlin. This is demonstrated by the high number of participating teams and also the atmosphere at the tournaments in the Charlottenburg sports hall with many enthusiastic spectators and highly motivated players who demonstrate team spirit and fairness in addition to sporting ability and ambition. In this way, the Drumbo Cup also strengthens social skills and makes an important contribution to cooperation in our society.

My thanks go to the teachers who, in their role as soccer supervisors, have held more than 100 tournaments as part of the Drumbo Cup, and to the Berlin Football Association, which actively supports the event. I think the work of Commerzbank, which has been the mainstay of this outstanding tournament with its long-standing and reliable commitment, is particularly worth mentioning."

"Fair play, tolerance and the will to perform"

Bernd Schultz, President of the Berlin Football Association, is also delighted with the generous donation from the main sponsor for school soccer and says of the 43rd edition of the tournament: "First of all, thank you for your support. "First of all, I would like to thank Commerzbank, all the teachers and dedicated helpers as well as the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family for the 43rd Drumbo Cup and their dedicated work. It is hard to imagine Berlin sport without the Drumbo Cup. The tournament stands for values such as fair play, tolerance and the will to perform. As the Berlin Football Association, we are very happy to be able to play our part every year."

393 Berlin teams have registered for Europe's largest indoor football tournament for primary school children. 282 boys' teams and 111 girls' teams from all districts of the city took part in the 43rd Drumbo Cup.

Commerzbank is the proud organizer and sponsor of this traditional tournament, which is also supported by other partners such as the Berlin Football Association, the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family, Nike and the Berlin Football Week. Over 100,000 pupils have taken part in the Drumbo Cup since 1975, including real soccer greats such as Jerôme Boateng, Kevin Prince Boateng, Pierre Littbarski, Thomas Häßler and Christian Ziege.

The winners:

Final result boys

1st Mierendorff Primary School (Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf)

2nd Primary School Am Fließtal (Reinickendorf)

3rd Grundschule am Traveplatz (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

Fair Play winner: Grundschule am Traveplatz (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

Girls' final standings

1st Käthe-Kollwitz-Grundschule (Tempelhof-Schöneberg)

2nd elementary school Am Arkonaplatz (Mitte)

3rd Möwensee Primary School (Mitte)

Fair Play Winner: Möwensee Primary School (Mitte)

The winners:

Final score boys

1st Ikarus Primary School

2nd Gymnasium Steglitz

3rd Mierendorff Primary School

Fair Play winner: Oskar-Heinroth-Grundschule

Girls' final standings

1st Käthe Kollwitz Primary School

2nd Grundschule am Rüdesheimer Platz

3rd Stechlinsee Primary School

Fair Play Winner: Käthe Kollwitz Primary School

Best goal scorer: Marvin Arthofer (Gymnasium Steglitz)

Best goal scorer: Charlotte Staron (Stechlinsee Primary School), Cara Dziallas (Käthe Kollwitz Primary School)
In 2013, 263 boys' and 92 girls' teams took part in the Drumbo Cup.