Andriy Pavelko and Vadim Sviridenko celebrate the winners of the first draw of the "Unbeaten Cup"

Today, May 19, at the STC. V. Bannikov held the first draw of a unique tournament - "Cup of the Unconquered".

The project is an initiative of the Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for the Rehabilitation of ATO Participants Vadym Svyridenko and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, and the competition was organized by the Football Federation of Ukraine. The matches of the tournament were attended by six teams from different regions of the country, formed of anti-terrorist operation veterans, who were seriously injured defending our country in the east.

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The event was also attended by players of the national team among amputees - anti-terrorist operation veterans who received serious injuries during hostilities. The heroes gave a master class in football and a vivid example of optimism and willpower worthy of imitation. 

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"I bow to you from the entire football community of our country for your patriotism, steadfastness, strength of spirit and a shining example that you set for the whole of Ukraine. Thank you for maintaining a peaceful sky over our homes. It is thanks to you that the UEFA Champions League final will take place in Kyiv very soon, and we invite the winning team to this match, ”FFU President Andriy Pavelko congratulated the participants.

The president of the federation also stressed that FFU will fully support the "Cup of the Unconquered" tournament and all initiatives aimed at providing assistance to ATO veterans. "Such meetings, sports events and communication of our heroes are extremely necessary for them, it helps to maintain the fighting spirit and sets a positive example for the younger generation. Dear defenders, remember that the House of Football is your home, and the Football Federation of Ukraine is always ready to help and support you. Thank you for your heroism and a shining example of patriotism. It is thanks to you, thanks to your courage, that we can now host the UEFA Champions League finals in Kyiv and receive guests from all over the world! ” - Andrey Pavelko emphasized.

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Vadym Svyridenko, the President's Commissioner for Rehabilitation of ATO Participants, called the Cup of the Unconquered tournament a competition for those who did not break. "Thank you for the courage you showed on the battlefield by stopping the aggressor. All of Ukraine thanks you! Today you are struggling with your severe injuries, but you are unbreakable, you are moving forward, and the whole of Ukraine, the entire invincible Ukrainian people, is proud of you, ”Vadym Svyridenko addressed his comrades-in-arms.

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The opening of the tournament was also attended by the Hero of Ukraine, the head of the Kyiv Military Lyceum named after Ivan Bohun, the legendary defender of Savur-Mohyla Ihor Hordiychuk. "I am sincerely glad to congratulate the victorious soldiers! Despite the difficult challenges of fate, you have found the strength and inspiration to inspire by your example the boys and girls who remain at the forefront. You inspire the younger generation, which looks at you, takes an example, grows more conscious, stronger and motivated citizens of our state. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do! I believe that our common cause will end in victory! ” He emphasized.   

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The honorary guests of the tournament were three young men whose parents died defending the independence of Ukraine - Yaroslav Bondar, Artem Berdes and Oleg Boyko, to whom FFU President Andriy Pavelko presented a certificate to attend the UEFA Champions League final. The players of the team that won the 2018 Undefeated Cup - Volyn YES tournament also received such a certificate.

All participants of the tournament received special awards, medals and gifts from the Football Federation of Ukraine after the competition. The award ceremony was also attended by FFU First Vice President Vadym Kostyuchenko, FFU Technical Director Oleh Protasov, Deputy Minister for the Temporarily Occupied Territories Heorhiy Tuka and Adviser to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Dmytro Hryshchenko. During the award ceremony, FFU President Andriy Pavelko reminded the winners and participants of the competition that they will be welcome guests at the matches of the national team of Ukraine, and presented them with certificates for attending such matches. "I am sure that your example, your desire to win and fighting spirit can inspire the players of our main team and give them strength in matches with even the most formidable opponents. I invite you to visit these fights! ” - Andriy Pavelko addressed the participants of the tournament.

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