The VI Congress of the European Amputation Football Federation took place with the participation of representatives of Ukraine

Representatives of 19 national football associations among amputated football players met at the VI Congress of the European Amputation Football Federation. This year, the Ukrainian Football Association of the Disabled took part in the congress, which was held online.

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On the agenda of the congress were issues such as the impact of the pandemic on football among amputees, activities carried out in 2020, the new process of membership in the European Football Federation of amputees, children's camp, plans and calendar of events for the coming years and rating system. The organizers of the congress spoke about the updated website of the federation, the relevance of the issue of child protection in football and the development and implementation of relevant policies for the protection of children by associations.

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The participants actively discussed the issue of holding competitions, including Euro 2020. We remind you that the draw for the European Championship took place on February 2 last year. The European Championship was supposed to take place from 12 to 21 September 2020 in Krakow, but due to the pandemic, it was postponed to September this year.

According to the draw, four groups were identified:

Group A: Poland, Spain, Ukraine, Scotland.

Group B: England, France, Greece, Azerbaijan.

Group C: Russia, Ireland, Germany, Belgium.

Group D: Turkey, Italy, Georgia, the Netherlands.

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However, due to the pandemic and the uncertain situation in the world, it is possible that a re-draw will be held in case one team refuses to participate in Euro 2020.

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