On Wednesday, August 19, a nationwide football tournament for children born in 2012–2013 will take place on the natural field of NTU named after V. Bannikov. The competition brings together eight teams from Kyiv, Shpolia, Lviv, Kostenets, and Ivano-Frankivsk.

Matches will take place from 10:00 to 18:30. The main sporting feature of the tournament is a unique mixed format: according to the rules, each team must have six girls and three boys on the field at all times.

The Philosophy and Goal of the Competition

The "Target" tournament is mutual respect, support, and equal opportunities in sports. The main principle of the initiative is to demonstrate in practice that girls and boys can successfully interact on a football field and together achieve the highest sporting heights.

Organizers invite Kyiv residents and guests of the city to support the teams. This is a great opportunity to become part of a community that is currently building Ukraine's future in sports.

Details for Fans:

• Date: August 19
• Time: 10:00 – 18:30
• Location: Kyiv, NTU named after V. Bannikov (natural field)
• Participants: boys and girls born in 2012–2013 (8 teams)
• Admission: free

We are waiting for you in the stands!

*The international social project "Target – Young Footballers and Football Players as Ambassadors of Gender Equality" aims to promote gender equality in youth football teams and beyond. It demonstrates the commitment of European partners and the sports community to ensure freedom of choice and equal opportunities for all – girls, boys, women, and men – to be part of sport and hold leadership positions.

The project is implemented with the support of the European Union, UEFA, the Latvian Football Federation, the Romanian Football Federation, UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), FORMODENA, EURACTIV.