The players of the national futsal team of Ukraine received the title of masters of sports of the international class

06.02.2023 17:30

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took place on February 4 in Lviv several events at once, united in joint event under the title "Euro 2022: a year later". His partner was VBET, a premium sponsor of the national futsal teams of Ukraine.

The program began with a friendly match, which the futsal players of the national team played against the young students of the Rukh football club academy, as well as a photo and autograph session with young fans. Next, a solemn ceremony awaited the players of the men's national team of Ukraine. During the event, all those present remembered moments of last year's European Championship, where the Ukrainian national team reached the semi-final stage for the first time in 17 years. The first vice-president of UAF Oleksiy Mykhailychenko, who visited the city of Leva, gave a welcome speech, as well as the Minister of Youth and Sports Vadym Gutzait and the legendary football player Andriy Shevchenko, who addressed the futsal players in video format. The ambassador of the event was the well-known Ukrainian football player Oleh Luzhny, who also congratulated the team on the anniversary of their successful performance at the continental championship.

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During the event, the players and the coaching staff were awarded a number of awards. On behalf of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, the head of the youth and sports department of LODA, Roman Khimyak, solemnly presented the players with certificates and awards of the titles of masters of sports of the international class. In addition, the coaching and medical staff of the national team received special gifts from the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal. Oleksiy Mykhailychenko awarded the players with honorary awards of the UAF, and the coaching staff with medals for services to Ukrainian football. 

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