"Open Football Festivals" were held in Sosnitsa in Chernihiv Oblast

The next stage of the UAF national project, which has been promoting football among children and developing mass sports in Ukraine for more than 13 years.

"Open Football Festivals" were held in Sosnitsa in Chernihiv Oblast

Photo: Chernihiv Oblast Football Association

Participants included students from the Sosnitsky Lyceum named after O.P. Dovzhenko, among whom were children of military personnel and internally displaced persons. Organizers prepared a rich program for young participants that included football activities, relay races, contests, cheerleading performances, and other sports entertainment. All children received commemorative branded t-shirts from the Ukrainian Football Association.

An important component of the event were thematic locations for psychological support and mine safety, which help children acquire useful knowledge and skills in today's conditions.

The holding of "Open Football Festivals" once again confirmed that football is not only a popular sport but also an effective tool for education and all-round development of children and youth.