As previously reported, the national team of Uzbekistan, consisting of 11-12-year-olds from orphanages, took part in the XVIII International Football Tournament, which took place on May 12-15 in St. Petersburg, Russia, and won the tournament.
The winners were welcomed today at the International Airport. After that, the Minister and the winners met at the Ministry of Public Education and presented souvenirs.
The children, who won all 8 games, shared their excitement in a conversation with the minister. Congratulating them on the victory, the Minister expressed special gratitude to their coaches and noted the need to establish cooperation with the Football Federation of Uzbekistan for children to play professional football.
The team will now take part in an international futsal tournament in Russia in December.