HAWAIʻI INTERNATIONAL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND IN HILO

HAWAIʻI INTERNATIONAL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND IN HILO

The Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo! Foundation, will host the 2024 Hawai‘i Interational Futsal Cup this weekend at three venues in Hilo.

From Aug. 9-11, about 450 participants on 46 teams will compete in nine divisions.

“We are thrilled to welcome teams from Japan; Portland, Oregon; Kaua‘i; and Hawai‘i Island as we host this tournament for a second year,” said Lindsey Iyo, Recreation Administrator with Parks & Recreation. “We encourage the public to join us and learn more about this sport while supporting local athletes as well as our national and international competitors.”

The tournament includes an Aloha Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 12 noon at the Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium (EKMS). The ceremony will feature a welcome from Mayor Mitch Roth and the Japan delegation, a blessing, taiko and hula performances, and the introduction of all teams.

Concessions will be available Friday and Saturday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and EKMS, and food trucks will be available on Sunday at EKMS.

Originally developed in Uruguay in the 1930s, Futsal is similar to soccer but is played on a hard court, usually indoors, with five players per side. The smaller space creates a fast-paced sport that emphasizes technique and skill.

For the game schedule, visit the tournament’s Team Snap page or see the schedule below.

GAME SCHEDULE