Nine youth teams from different parts of Transcarpathia competed in panni, tennisball, soccer darts, and challenges. The sporting event at the “Avangard” Stadium took place as part of an open training session for the Ukrainian national team.
Uzhhorod’s “Avangard” Stadium became a true hub of excitement for youth soccer. More than 150 young male and female soccer players from across the region gathered for the large-scale “Talantikos” sports festival, which took place on the day of the historic open training session of the country’s national soccer team.
The Ukrainian Football Association (UAF), in collaboration with the Transcarpathian Football Association (TFA), organized this spectacular sporting event. The Uzhhorod City Council reported on the event.
Nine regional clubs: a look at the participants
Young players from the region’s leading soccer academies took to the emerald-green turf of the Uzhhorod stadium:
- "Minai" Children’s and Youth Sports School;
- Youth Sports School No. 1 (Uzhhorod);
- "Mukachevo" Football School;
- "Uzhhorod" Football Club;
- Irshava Sports Club;
- "Olimp" Football Club (Uzhhorod);
- "Nevytskyi Zamok" Sports Association (Orihovytsia);
- FC “Ardan” (Ardanovo);
- SK “Beregvideik” (Berehove).
No pressure—just fun: soccer, tennis balls, and family excitement
The core philosophy of the “Talantikos” festival is to promote recreational sports, experience genuine joy from playing your favorite game, and foster an unwavering team spirit—rather than a competitive race for points and goals:
- Various locations: the stadium space was divided into dynamic play zones, where, during 15-minute action-packed rounds, children tested their skills in technical panna, tennis ball, precision soccer darts, training squares, and “2-on-2” and “3-on-3” mini-matches;
- Parent involvement: Moms and dads enthusiastically joined in the numerous sports challenges and relays, wholeheartedly supporting and cheering on their children;
- Everyone was a winner: according to the project’s rules, there were no losers here. The festival culminated in a grand awards ceremony—each team received team trophies and commemorative gifts, and every young participant received their own medal of honor.
The event gave the young athletes a wealth of unforgettable experiences, new friends, and a powerful incentive for future training.
Source: Uzhhorod City Council / Ukrainian Football Association.
