First stage of the third 'Football for All' championship – 12 teams

2024-12-03 09:02 © Organizatorių

On December 3, the first stage of the third integration football championship "Football for Everyone" kicked off at the Kaunas Technology and Training Center. This season will take place in four stages, which is one more than in the last two seasons. Four seasons, four stages, provide a great opportunity for all participants to experience football in snowy conditions, in the rain, in the spring winds, and under the hot sun.

"In the integration football championship, we are all equal; it is a game designed for everyone, regardless of gender, age, or where you come from. This game unites us, bringing us together to enjoy our time, communicate, and collaborate, whether you represent an educational institution, a community, or a club. Football is a means to reduce social exclusion, as this game can be played by someone with special needs, a person from a children's home, or someone from a wealthy environment," shared one of the organizers, Martynas Karpavičius, about the championship.

"We are privileged that the third season of the integration football championship is taking place at the Social Services Department stadium. The round ball gives meaning for everyone to feel important. Each person strives for their personal victory, which is different for everyone: for one it is being part of a team, for another it is a medal, for someone else it might be touching the ball, or perhaps victory is a good word heard or spoken, a smile," shared Giedra Sadauskienė, the head of the Social Services Department.

Participants in the first stage included: the Kaunas Technology Training Center – Social Services Department, students and teachers from Kaunas "Herojus" School, Vilkija Gymnasium, Šiauliai City Family Center, Gelgaudiškis "Šaltinis" Education Center, "Nemuno krašto vaikai," and the Vilkija and Ringaudai community teams.

In the first stage, the "Nemuno krašto vaikai" team, which went undefeated, fought for first place. Second place went to the second team from the Social Services Department, and the third place was secured by players from the Šiauliai City Family Center.

The prize-winning teams and participants were awarded cups and medals established by the Kaunas County Football Federation, presented by Giedra Sadauskienė, the head of the Social Services Department, and one of the tournament organizers, Rytis Šležys.

After the first stage of the championship, the teams were ranked as follows:

1. "Nemuno krašto vaikai" team
2. Social Services Department (Second team)
3. Šiauliai City Family Center team
4. Kaunas "Herojus" School (Teachers)
5. Kaunas "Herojus" School team (Ukrainian students)
6. Ringaudai community team
7. Vilkija Gymnasium team
8. Social Services Department team (Teachers' team)
9. Vilkija community team
10. Social Services Department team (First team)
11. Social Services Department team (Third team)
12. Gelgaudiškis "Šaltinis" Education Center team