Neustadt hosts football tournament for reception center residents

A football tournament for residents of Hessian initial reception centers took place on August 12, 2026, in Neustadt. The event featured eleven teams and aimed to foster community, mutual respect, and cultural connection through sport.

Participants included residents from various reception centers, employees from the Gießen Regional Council, and partners such as the CIBORIUS Group. The tournament focused on fair play and using football as a universal language to build trust and proximity among people with diverse backgrounds.