Zaporizhzhia: Mass Recruitment of Children for a Football Festival

In Zaporizhzhia, under the auspices of the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) and UEFA, an "Open Football Festival" took place. The main goal was to engage children in mass sports and provide psychosocial support amid the war. The event brought together nearly 70 children who trained with coaches at five football locations and also visited interactive zones organized by DSNS and a psychologist's location. According to the festival summary, representatives of UAF and local football association head Mykola Beilyi participated, and it was decided that a regular free sports section will be formed in the city.

Zhytomyr Region: Opening of a Modern Sports Playground and a Charitable Football Tournament in Support of the Armed Forces

In Novy Vasylivka, under the participation of the head of the Zhytomyr Oblast Football Association Ruslan Pavlyuk, a modern children's and sports complex "Kozatsky Garden" was opened. The complex includes a mini-football field and an interactive play zone. Immediately after the ceremonial opening and presentation of new balls to young athletes on the field, the first tournament of mini-football among school teams in the community took place, with Sadkovsky Lyceum emerging victorious. The event also had a charitable purpose: during the accompanying fair, the community managed to collect over 31 thousand hryvnias, which will be directed towards the needs of Ukrainian defenders.

Mykolaiv Region: Football Tournament Among Veterans on the Day of Defenders

On the eve of Defender's Day in Mykolaiv, large-scale sports competitions for veterans took place. The football tournament was organized by the department responsible for veteran policy at the Mykolaiv Oblast Administration with full support from the local Football Association. Six veteran teams met on the field, demonstrating endurance and a genuine desire to win. According to the results of the matches, first places were taken by the teams NGU "Victoria," "Octan," and "Tornado." The event became another important step in the program for social adaptation of Ukrainian veterans through sports.

Kyiv Region: Final of the Veterans' Championship in Honor of Andriy Shevchenko's Jubilee

In Yagotyn, the final of the oblast championship among veterans in the "60+" age category was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the famous compatriot Andriy Shevchenko. Four teams competed for the title of strongest, and the team from Vishhorod won the main trophy and gold medals. The organizers also presented individual awards to the best and oldest participants in the tournament.