UAF launches Ukraine's first amputee football championship: all details

For the first time in the history of domestic football, UAF is launching the Ukraine amputee football championship - a large-scale event in adaptive sports. This is reported by 'Glavcom'.

The championship will run from August to December and will take place in various cities of Ukraine. The first round will be held from August 29 to 31 in Kyiv. The champion will represent Ukraine in the EAFF Champions League 2026.

«We are glad that the first nationwide amputee competitions start in the country. I have seen the guys play and want to say that amputee football is truly a spectacular and dynamic sport. I was impressed by the speed and technique of the amputee football players. This tournament is an important step for the development of adaptive sports in the country. I wish the teams bright matches, new achievements, and unforgettable emotions!» - noted the president of the Ukrainian Football Association Andriy Shevchenko.

Among the participants of the championship are teams from different cities of Ukraine. The tournament is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, and the Agency for Mass Sports of Ukraine.

Features of amputee football

Amputee football is a sport for people with amputations or congenital limb defects. The game is conducted according to adapted rules, with a focus on player safety. It is a dynamic and spectacular sport that promotes inclusion and inspires with its spirit of struggle and teamwork.

It is worth noting that 'Dynamo' lost to the Cypriot 'Paphos' in the return match of the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

The Ukraine amputee football championship is an important step for the development of adaptive sports in Ukraine. The game helps people with amputations or congenital limb defects feel like full-fledged athletes, as well as promotes inclusion and the spirit of teamwork. The involvement of sponsors and support from government organizations indicates the significance of this championship for Ukrainian sports as a whole.