On Friday November 22nd 2017 the final football tournament of the year with “Network for Children’s Rights” and journalists from the EFSYN newspaper took place.
The tournament was held at the “Kifissos Soccer Club” sports centre and consisted of the following four teams:
- Teenagers from Schisto camp
- Children from Schisto camp
- Staff at “Network for Children’s Rights”
- Staff at EFSYN newspaper
The tournament was covered by reporters from the “Migratory Birds” and also by web-radio Dandelion. There were ten matches in all. One of the best was between the Schisto teenagers and the EFSYN staff, in which the youths had the opportunity to play against adults.
Meanwhile, as the coaches were organising the matches, we began considering the purpose of the tournament. The coaches argued that the main reason for holding it was to create something positive and enjoyable for children and teenagers.
I believe that the most important lesson we learnt from it was mutual self-respect between opponents. Another positive element was the experience the teenagers acquired in improving tactics and methods in team games and in cooperation. Around 50 spectators watched the matches and they encouraged and supported the players.
Ultimately, by the end of the tournament, the young refugees had acquired new experiences and the adults had rekindled some childhood memories.
We would like to thank all those who contribute to “Migratory Birds” and hope that we can organise similar events in the future.
With best wishes for better days and greater success.
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