Football event was organized for children with Down syndrome
- Ashraf Hajiyev
- Apr 29
- 2 min read
As part of SOCAR’s “Social Care Program”, a football event for children with Down syndrome was organized at the initiative of the company and with the organizational support of “Sumgayit” Football Club.
As part of the event organized before “Sumgayit” - “Neftchi” match held within the XXXII round of Misli Premier League, a friendly match was held between children with Down syndrome with the participation of players from “Sumgayit” and “Neftchi” teams sponsored by SOCAR.
Before the game, the players of both teams entered the field with the inscription “We are not different, we are special!”. Also, children accompanying the players in the friendly game and on the eve of the start of the match entered the field with jerseys reflecting the aforementioned slogan. Then, the sponsors of both clubs, as well as partners and organizers, presented gifts to the participating children.
Players of “Sumgayit” and “Neftchi” clubs entered the game accompanied by the children who participated in the event. The children watched the match between the teams of "Sumgayit" and "Neftchi" together with their parents.
The project aims to form a motivational environment for children with Down syndrome, as well as to support the improvement of their psychological well-being, self-confidence, and promotion of inclusive values in society.
It should be noted that people with Down syndrome, including children, are fully covered by state care in our country, and issues related to the protection of their rights, rehabilitation, and development of their skills and habits are constantly being paid attention to. The Rehabilitation Center for People with Down Syndrome, built at the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, has been operating since 2013.
Source of the news: https://azertag.az/xeber/daun_sindromlu_usaqlar_uchun_futbol_tedbiri_teskil_olunub-3529247
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