World & Oil and Gas Cup 2025 for 7-a-side football kicks off in Azerbaijan

WAM
10 May 2025, 20:54 GMT+10

BAKU, 10th May, 2025 (WAM) - The World Oil and Gas Cup 2025 kicked off today at the ASK Arena stadium in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, with the participation of 12 elite 7-a-side football teams representing major oil companies from three continents: Asia, Africa, and Europe. The tournament is being held from May 9 to 12.

The opening ceremony was attended by a large number of officials and directors from oil and gas companies. Jamal Al-Ghandour, Head of the Referees Committee and member of the Organising Committee, officially inaugurated the tournament by cutting the ribbon.

This first edition of the tournament features two categories: the Elite category and the "Masters" category, the latter for players over the age of 40. Each match lasts 30 minutes, with two halves of 15 minutes each.

Ali Al-Maani, Chairman of the Organising Committee, emphasised that the strong start of the tournament's first edition represents a positive and pivotal step toward its sustainability. He highlighted its role in attracting oil and gas companies globally and enhancing networking and partnerships.

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