Kanga Cup Youth International Tournament is an annual youth football tournament held in Canberra, the Australian Capital. Sanctioned by Soccer Canberra, Football Federation of Australia, Oceania and FIFA, it usually takes place in the month of July and is the most prestigious sporting event in Australia. It can also be seen as the largest event in the whole of the Southern hemisphere and one of the biggest in the world. The participants here range from ten to eighteen years of age, both in the male and female categories. While the tournament is open to schools, clubs, associations and community based teams (which are part of the FFA Football family), it has witnessed participation from various countries including: New Zealand, the United States, Italy, Chinese Taipei, Fiji, South Africa, Russia, Georgia, England, Denmark, Indonesia, People's Republic of China along with East Timor. This tournament is fast turning into a strong ground for cultural and social exchange not only within the Continent nation but also around the world. It provides opportunities for the participants to meet international as well as indigenous players. Thus, the Kanga Cup Youth International Tournament holds tight on to its philosophy of "Uniting the Youth of the World through Football".
So, all you football enthusiasts jump into the next flight to Canberra, and attend this exciting international youth tournament.
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