The fact that Gothia and the Partille Cup are canceled does not only hit hard at the sports clubs that organize the big youth tournaments. For the City of Gothenburg, the message means lost tourism revenue in the multi-million class.

- On the other hand, it is very sad that we are not visited by all the lovely young people who create life and movement in the city. But, of course, it is also a major financial breakdown. These tournaments generate an enormous amount of money for the hospitality industry, says Axel Josefson (M), chairman of the local council, to SVT Sport.

The Cup draws in 480 million

It is primarily about revenue for hotels, restaurants and entertainment such as Liseberg.

Gothia Cup raises about 480 million every year to the municipality's visitor industry, according to the event's own figures. The Partille Cup accounts for about 250 million in tourist revenue. Add to that the revenues from the Gothia Innebandy Cup and Gothenburg basketball festival, which is also canceled, and we are approaching a loss in the 800 million class.

- We have had ongoing contact with the Gothia Cup and Dennis (Andersson, the general secretary of the tournament) and we have understood that they have struggled to implement the Gothia Cup in some custom form.

- But then came recommendations from authorities that made it virtually impossible. And then I think it is responsible not to chance. In this way, I think our organizers have put the safety and security of the young people and the participants first, says Axel Josefson.

"Part of our identity"

What would you say to the youngsters out there who looked forward to the cup?

- That we will be back next year and then they are very welcome to Gothenburg.

Gothenburg is the big event city in sports Sweden, how does this strike you?

- We will miss that part of the urban environment, it is part of our identity, so it will be noticed.