Young amputee football players from Georgia, Europe, Central America train together in Tbilisi-hosted camp
After a two-year pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the latest edition of the camp was held in Tbilisi, with the support of the GFF. Photo: Georgian Football Federation.
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Young players from Georgia were joined by their counterparts from Europe and Central America this month to train together as part of the International Camp for Amputee Football Players, which came to a close on Tuesday in Tbilisi, the Georgian Football Federation announced.
7⃣ different countries 7⃣ different languages 1⃣ discipline
— EAFF (@EuroAmp) July 17, 2022
On the pitch we all understand each other perfectly as we all speak language of amputee football ⚽
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Sixty players aged between 6-16 from Poland, England, Turkey, Belgium, Costa Rica, Germany and Georgia had the opportunity of training together at the Varketili Football Centre on the outskirts of the capital between July 14-18.
Photo: Georgian Football Federation
Addressing the guests at the closing ceremony, Levan Kobiashvili, the President of the GFF, said it was a "great honour" for the Federation to host the camp in Georgia.
Photo: Georgian Football Federation
Football has no borders and it is of great importance for everyone to have the opportunity of playing football and be involved in the process”, Kobiashvili said.
International football camps for young amputee players have been held since 2016 in various European countries. The first three camps were hosted by Ireland, Poland and Italy.
Photo: Georgian Football Federation
After a two-year pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the latest edition of the camp was held in Tbilisi, with the support of the GFF.
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