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In the system of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine today, 790 veterans are working. To support them and strengthen team interaction, they launched the Open Veteran Futsal Tournament for the Cup of the Minister of Justice of Ukraine. The head of the ministry, Denys Maslov, announced the start of the competition on his Facebook page.
The first match of the veteran tournament took place at the sports arena of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA). On the field, teams of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine and the North-Central Interregional Directorate of the penitentiary service faced off.
According to Denys Maslov, support for veterans who work within the Ministry of Justice structure remains an important area of the ministry’s activities.
“For me it is important that each of them feels that we value their experience and create conditions for their self-development and realization,” the minister emphasized.
The tournament will not be limited to a single match. Organizers invite veteran teams of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine, public associations, and territorial communities to participate.
Future meetings are planned to be held in different regions of the country. The final stage of the competition is set to take place in spring 2027 year.
The head of the Ministry of Justice stressed that such events have not only sporting significance. They help veterans maintain contact with comrades, meet new people, and feel part of a team.
“Such initiatives are much more than sports. They are an opportunity to be part of a team, feel the support of comrades, make new acquaintances, and move forward together,” Maslov noted.
The minister also thanked colleagues for organizing the tournament and wished all participants interesting matches and fair competition.
As a reminder, Kyiv hosted a meeting of the Council on Veteran Policy of the State Penitentiary Service with the participation of Minister Denys Maslov. Participants discussed support and rehabilitation of veterans and presented a unique study “Portrait of a Veteran.”
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