"The Open Football Festival" took place in Horokhiv on Volyn

At the "Kolos" stadium in Horokhiv took place the "Open Football Festival" — a socio-sports project of the Ukrainian Association of Football aimed at providing psychological support to children through football activities

"The Open Football Festival" took place in Horokhiv on Volyn

Photo: Horihivska City Council

The project began with training volunteers and community leaders who would later work with festival participants. The event brought together children, parents, educators, and the sports community of the village.

The festival took place in a friendly and active atmosphere. Six themed locations were organized for children where project volunteers demonstrated various football exercises, sports relays, and game activities. Special attention was given to psychological support — there was a location for a psychologist where participants could converse and take part in emotional relief exercises. In today's circumstances, an informational location on mine safety also became important, reminding both children and adults of the rules for handling explosive items.

The celebration concluded with a solemn award ceremony: all participants received diplomas, footballs, t-shirts, and other sports equipment that will be useful for further training and development of football in the community.