Kavanne made a renowned career as CEO of the Helsinki Cup.
Kirsi Kavanne received the Golden Helsinki medal for her work in 2020. Timo Pylvinäinen
Long -term CEO of the Helsinki Cup Football Tournament Kirsi Kavanne has died at the age of 63. According to the population register, Kavanne died on Tuesday.
Kavanne served as CEO of one of the world’s largest football tournament since 2014.
The respected football player was awarded the Golden Helsinki medal in 2020. The reasons for the award mentioned that CEO Kavanne organized a “beloved event” despite the challenges set by the corona vavidemia.
– The tournament organization succeeded in taking care of the health of players, viewers, staff and other participants in the tournament. The organizers were well prepared not only to monitor the development of the corona vavigation situation, but also to react with the necessary precautions, the explanatory memorandum.
– About a thousand teams registered, for whom the domestic top tournament was the highlight of the summer. In exceptional circumstances, continuing normal functions will help you to cope. The Helsinki Cup created joy after a heavy spring.
Kavanne said last summer To Kauppalehtithat the salt of the youth tournament is the international teams that have arrived in Helsinki over the years.
Kavanne told KL that the goal of the Helsinki Cup was to increase the number of girls in the tournament.
– The Helsinki Cup wants to be an international big tournament for girls as well, and we are well on its way, Kavanne said.
The Helsinki Cup will fill the round this year. The event next summer is the 50th tournament in history.