The Ukrainian Football Association and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine concluded a nationwide seminar titled "Development of School Football," within which the jury compiled the results of the all-Ukrainian competition for the best football lesson and the best innovative physical education class.

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As a good tradition, the doors for seminar participants and competition entrants were hospitably opened by the Kyiv Scandinavian Gymnasium (director - Tetiana Pushkarova). Over three days, listeners and contestants — the best physical education teachers from regions and Kyiv city, education professionals working with teachers to implement school football development programs, as well as representatives of regional football associations — not only familiarized themselves with new teaching methods but also had the opportunity to present their ideas and efforts. The finalists of the competition conducted football lessons and innovative physical education classes for students at the gymnasium.

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According to jury evaluations, Maxim Myroshnychenko — a physical education teacher at Berestane Lyceum No. 3 (Kyiv region) — became the absolute winner of the competition in 2024.

The silver medalist is Arthur Stepaniuk representing Kyiv's "Euroland" lyceum.

Third place was taken by Oleksiy Kachan from Zhmerinka Lyceum No. 3 (Vinnitsa region).

The laureates of the competition are Maria Yanakova (Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky School No. 6, Odesa region) and Denis Klimenchuk from Korostyshiv Lyceum No. 1 (Zhytomyr region), who was unable to participate in the final due to force majeure circumstances.

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The winners and laureates of the final stage received valuable prizes, football equipment, and gear. On the first day of the event, the winners in their respective regions were honored.

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“We highly appreciate the wonderful selfless work of our physical education teachers who have done a very important job to support our children and for the development of school football in Ukraine,” — noted member of the UEFA Committee, co-chairman of the Development Committee of the Ukrainian Football Association, and member of the UEFA Mass Participation Commission Oleksandr Kadchenko.