Hosted by Eastern Mediterranean University between 5 and 9 May 2016, EMU International Writers’ Football Tournament finished with the final match between the TRNC and Hungary at EMU Stadium on Sunday, 8 May 2016.
Teams from Germany, Hungary, Austria, England, Turkey and the TRNC competed in the “EMU International Writers Football Tournament”. Over one-hundred writers and artists from the countries listed above appeared in the tournament which took place with the slogan “Football Without Borders”. The organization was held in collaboration with the Turkish Sports Writers’ Association, the Turkish Cypriot Football Federation and the Turkish Cypriot Sports Writers’ Association.
Hungary team won the final match against the TRNC team with a score of 3-1 on 8 May 2016. After the completion of the final match, EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam presented silver plates and gifts to players of all participating teams. In his address during the closing ceremony of the event, Rector Prof. Dr. Osam extended his appreciation to all participating teams and congratulated Hungary team.
