A traditional football tournament for children with disabilities that took place in Rivne was dedicated to St. Nicholas Day. The Rivne Oblast Football Association joined the organization and awarding of participants.

Every year, the Rivne Regional Center "Invasport" and the Rivne Oblast Children's Sports School for People with Disabilities organize a football tournament. This year, four teams participated in it. Three of them are composed of children with disabilities. These are the team from the Rivne Oblast Children's Sports School for People with Disabilities, as well as the "Ostrog-1" and "Ostrog-2" teams. All children play football, including within the framework of the ROAF project "Inclusive Sections." Another team was formed by children who are internally displaced persons — FA "Standard."

All teams played against each other. In the end, the first place went to the "Ostrog-2" team, second place to "Ostrog-1," and third place to the players of FA "Standard."

Match Results

KZ RODYSSHOI — "Ostrog-2" — 1:2

"Ostrog-1" — FA "Standard" — 4:0

FA "Standard" — KZ RODYSSHOI — 1:0  

"Ostrog-2" — "Ostrog-1" — 2:1

KZ RODYSSHOI — "Ostrog-1" — 1:1 

FA "Standard" — "Ostrog-2" — 1:4

"It's nice that we managed to organize a system of events aimed at supporting inclusive children and people with disabilities. We continue during these difficult times through sports to give children joy and opportunities for all-round development. Because an honest child's smile is the best reward for our efforts. We believe in Ukraine's victory, in a bright future for our children. Together we are approaching new achievements. We sincerely thank everyone who stands shoulder-to-shoulder with us to implement such important projects. This includes, above all, the UAF, Rivne Branch of Invasport, All-Ukrainian Foundation "Protection of Children's Rights," and international partners," — commented on the tournament results Taras Kyr'yanchuk, ROAF child protection coordinator and member of the DYYFL Ukraine executive committee.

All teams were awarded football balls by the Rivne Oblast Football Association, and each participant received a game uniform.