Dozens of footballers have taken part in the Russian Swamp football cup near St. Petersburg to earn a place in the Swamp Soccer World Cup in Finland. The competition, which was officially started in 1998, was inspired by the top cross-country skiers practicing their basic level of fitness at the swamp during the summer. Nearly 200 teams, with more than 2,000 players, are expected to compete in the tournament in Hyrynsalmi next month.

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