BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 2. On the initiative of
Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation,
founder and head of IDEA Public Union, another “Friendship Cup”
mini-football tournament was held among teams of boys and girls
aged 10–11 from orphanages, Trend reports.
The tournament aims to support the physical and psychological
development of children, support their integration into society, as
well as create conditions for building new friendships.
Organized by the Association of Football Federations of
Azerbaijan, the competition featured teams from orphanages
operating under the Social Services Agency in Baku, Ganja, Lankaran
and Sheki, competing under the names “Zafar”, “Shahinler”,
“Birlik”, “Kapaz”, “Khan” and “Gala”. High sports enthusiasm and
friendly relations were observed among the participants, with the
children and spectators sharing moments of great excitement and
joy.
One of the most memorable moments of the event was when Leyla
Aliyeva supported all the teams, engaged in sincere conversations
with the children, and took photos with them. Leyla Aliyeva wished
the participants success, emphasizing the importance of holding
such initiatives regularly.
The winning teams in both age categories were awarded diplomas,
medals, and cups. The teams that took second and third places also
received medals and diplomas.
At the end of the event, the children, educators, and organizers
emphasized that such initiatives have a positive impact on
children’s lives, helping strengthen self-confidence and social
connections. They expressed gratitude for the continuous
organization of such social projects.
The “Friendship Cup” mini-football tournament has become
traditional since last year, and the current competition was
successfully organized as a continuation of that tradition.
