The Shakhtar Social foundation continues to develop amputee football in Ukraine – a new team has been formed in Chernihiv
Thanks to the partnership between Shakhtar Social and the Danish organisation For A New Tomorrow (FANT), Chernihiv has now joined the amputee football map of Ukraine.
The experience of both Shakhtar Social and FANT in this area is reputable and effective. The Danish partners have supported amputee football teams in Sierra Leone for many years, while Shakhtar Social contributes to the development of amputee football in Ukraine, helping people with amputated limbs. This collaboration has resulted in a new amputee football team in Chernihiv.
Oleksandr Selivanov, administrator of the amputee football team in Chernihiv:
– Chernihiv is both a frontline and a footballing city that has long needed an amputee football team. The emotions are only positive, especially when you see the lads’ eyes. It was clear how eager they are to play from the very first training session. We’ll do everything possible to ensure they can.
In early June 2025, the first training session for amputees took place in Chernihiv. The event was supported Shakhtar Stalevi players and head coach (the team was established by FC Shakhtar in February 2024), who already have experience in amputee football. They supported the newcomers and inspired them by their own example to train and strive for new achievements in sports.
Vladyslav, player of the amputee football team in Chernihiv:
– I liked the open training session in general. It was the first time I played on crutches, so my emotions are positive. I used to play sitting volleyball, but amputee football is much more interesting as it is more active – you need to control the ball and be physically fit. It’s great that the concept of amputee football has reached Chernihiv and I hope we’ll have a strong team in the city.
For more information or to join the training sessions in Chernihiv, contact:
+38 066 330 76 63 (Mykhailo)
+38 063 396 99 67 (Oleksandr)
