AKIPRESS.COM - The traditional friendly football tournament "Muras" has started in Bishkek with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov and will be held on December 13–14, the press service of the president reported.

Congratulating everyone on the opening of the tournament, Japarov wished victory to the strongest team.

The opening ceremony took place at the National Football Academy of the Kyrgyz Football Union. A total of 16 teams are taking part in the competition. Matches are being held at two venues: the National Football Academy of the Kyrgyz Football Union and the Gazprom for Children sports and fitness complex.

Quarterfinal, semifinal, and final matches will take place on December 14.