KFF Friendship Cup to Bring Together Different Religious Communities

A total of 15 teams from nine religious communities will take part in the tournament. The tournament’s general partner is the QAMQOR-ASTANA Public Foundation.

The Friendship Cup has become a well-established tradition and an important platform for strengthening mutual understanding. It aims to promote the values of unity, peace and friendship, as well as strengthen ties between religious communities. Through sport, participants not only compete but also build trust, support dialogue and form lasting friendships.

The tournament helps strengthen cooperation and unity among the people of Kazakhstan, reminding everyone that mutual respect and openness remain the foundation of social harmony.

Participating teams:

1. “DUMK Alash” (Islam)
2. “Sultan” (Islam)
3. “Al Fattah” (Islam)
4. “APMD” (Orthodox Church)
5. “Axios” (Constantine and Helen Cathedral, Orthodox Church)
6. “Fatima” (Roman Catholic Church)
7. “Catholic Team” (Roman Catholic Church)
8. “EHB” (Evangelical Christians-Baptists)
9. “Bible League” (Evangelical Christians-Baptists)
10. “Salem” (Evangelical Christians-Baptists)
11. “Shanyrak” (Evangelical Christians)
12. “Agape” (Pentecostal Church)
13. “Blagodat” (Presbyterian Church)
14. “Liahona” (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
15. “Bahai Astana” (Baháʼí Faith)