The "Open Football Lessons" took place at the stadium in Tovste, Ternopil region, at the end of last week.This social project was implemented thanks to the Ukrainian Association of Football (president - Andriy Pavelko) and the head of the Football Association of Ternopilshchyna Taras Yuryk.

At the solemn opening of the event, present were the first deputy chairman of the Football Association of Ternopilshchyna, executive director Vasyl Zatorskyi, head of the Committee for Children's and Youth Football of AFT Volodymyr Yasuchenya, mayor Ivan Prodanik, deputy mayor Olha Kopchuk, and head of the education, culture, youth, and sports department Mykhailo Paluh.

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The event began traditionally with the Ukrainian National Anthem. A moment of silence was held to honor all heroes who gave their lives for our future.

With welcoming words to those present, Ivan Prodanik wished everyone positive emotions and peaceful skies. Vasyl Zatorskyi also greeted everyone and emphasized the importance of engaging in sports, as movement is health.

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The main conductor of the sports event was Volodymyr Yasuchenya, who coordinated the activities.

The project of the Ukrainian Association of Football supported by UEFA's Children's Fund and the Cross-Cultural Projects Association (Denmark) "Open Fun Football Schools" is:

- psychological and social support for children in areas affected by war, children of military personnel, and those who have suffered from the war;

- uniting and friendship between children from conflict zones and local children, social integration;

- an inclusive environment, participation regardless of ability level or gender, as well as inclusion of children with special educational needs;

- knowledge about safety in wartime conditions;

- the philosophy of mass football - joy from playing instead of results at any cost;

- fostering a healthy lifestyle;

- development of volunteering;

- activation of local communities through intersectoral networks (teachers, coaches, psychologists, security experts, parents, youth leaders, local authorities, sponsors, etc.).

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The project involved students from general educational institutions in the Tovste community. In total, 144 children participated. On sports and entertainment stations, they worked with physical education teachers who conducted various movement exercises, as well as a practical psychologist. At the safety station, police lieutenant Oleksii Perepelitsia taught young participants how to protect themselves from danger.

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All equipment provided by the Ukrainian Association of Football and used during "Open Football Lessons" was distributed among educational institutions that participated in this event.

Everyone who took part received diplomas from UAF. And the joy in the eyes of the children testified to the success of the sports celebration.

Thank you to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for making such an event possible! Everything will be Ukraine!