On October 21 at the Borschiv Agricultural Technical Vocational College sports complex, "Open Football Festivals" were held, organized with the support of the Ukrainian Football Association, the Ternopil Football Association, and the Borschiv City Council.

At the ceremonial opening, Mayor Igor Chopik and Deputy Head of the Ternopil Football Association Dmitry Andriyeshin addressed the festival participants, welcoming the schoolchildren and wishing them success and new sporting achievements.

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Participants included students from Borschiv National Vocational College "ZNZ I-III st. No. 3 - Gymnasium R. Andriyeshin", Borschiv Secondary School I-III grades No. 1, Borschiv Secondary School I-III grades No. 2, Krivchevskiy Secondary School I-III grades, Ozeryany Secondary School I-III grades, and Striloveckiy National Vocational College "ZNZ I-III st. - DNZ".

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At the "Open Football Festivals," six interactive locations were in operation. The event provided children with an opportunity to showcase their skills, gain new knowledge, and experience true team spirit.

At the end of the event, each child received a participant certificate signed by President of UAF Andriy Shevchenko - as a symbol of support and encouragement for engaging in sports.

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A sincere thank you to the teachers of educational institutions for organizing interesting activities, active participation and creative preparation of teams, as well as everyone involved in organizing this bright sporting event. Thank you to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the opportunity to engage in sports under peaceful skies!

The "Open Football Festivals" project by the Ukrainian Football Association is:

• youth leadership in communities;
• psychosocial support for children of military personnel, internally displaced persons' children, and war-affected children;
• unity and friendship between IDP children and local children, social integration;
• an inclusive environment where everyone participates, including children with special educational needs;
• knowledge of safety in wartime conditions;
• philosophy of mass football - joy from playing instead of results at any cost;
• cultivation of a healthy lifestyle;
• volunteer development;
• activation of local communities through cross-sector networks (youth leaders, teachers, coaches, psychologists, security experts, parents, local authorities, patrons, etc.).