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Viktor Mykita: "Football during war has become a form of rehabilitation for defenders and a foundation for community development."
In Uzhhorod, the 28th Congress of the Ukrainian Football Association began.
UAFA opened new football pitches "FIFA Arena" in Lviv
Euro 2026 Qualification (WU-19): Ukraine Barely Edged Out Sweden
The final of the Vbet Cup of Ukraine-2025/2026 will take place on May 20 at the Lviv Arena
UAFA and UPL clubs unite efforts for reforming the refereeing corps
Men’s national teams
Women’s national teams
Ukraine’s national futsal teams
Other national teams
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It has been launched to involve individuals with amputations or impairments in one of their limbs in the beloved game of millions — football.
The project aims not only to integrate new players into football but also to build an active amputee football community and promote amputee football as a distinct sport.

Photo by Andriy Yushchak
"There are over 100,000 people with limb amputations in Ukraine, and our task is to create conditions for their rehabilitation and engage them in sports. Football has a unique power to assist in physical and emotional recovery. I am confident that the League of the Strong will succeed in its mission to develop amputee football in Ukraine," emphasized UAF President Andriy Shevchenko, highlighting the importance and uniqueness of the project.


Photo by Andriy Yushchak
Football for Everyone
Football is the most popular sport in Ukraine. It is a game without borders that unites people in schoolyards, backyards, and even at military positions during moments of rest.
The League of the Strong has an ambitious mission — to make football accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations. Following the example of amputee football, which involves players with amputations or impairments, the UAF aims to open new opportunities for all who wish to participate.


Photo by Andriy Yushchak
Upcoming Project Activities
The project has already planned the following events:
— A seminar for coaches, managers, and referees (November 8-10);
— Training camps for players, bringing together project participants and providing them with new experiences in football practice (November 8-10).
Stay updated on project activities at the League of the Strong website: https://ampfootball.uaf.ua/.
The League of the Strong invites everyone who wants to play football again to join the amputee football community and experience the spirit of the game!
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