Artificial mini-football fields will appear in Chashniki and Miory

May 15, Vitebsk / Sergey Kochetov - BELTA/. Young athletes in Chashniki and Miory (Vitebsk region) will play on new artificial turf mini-football fields, the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism of the regional executive committee informed a BELTA correspondent. The grand opening of the sports facilities will take place during the Unified Mass Football Week, which will be held in Belarus from May 17 to 23. The artificial turf fields have been provided by the "Belarusian Football Federation" association and will serve the boys learning the basics of the popular game at local children's and youth sports schools. The region already operates 6 such fields. In addition, about 40 football fields have been opened, including three with artificial turf. The region's football infrastructure is constantly being improved. For example, the Vitebsk Central Sports Complex plans to open a second natural turf field. Preparations are underway for the construction of an indoor football arena with 2,500 seats, which will be located in a new microdistrict. A beach soccer facility will open in the city by the "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" festival. During the Unified Mass Football Week, over 17,000 residents of the region will have the opportunity to demonstrate their love for the popular game. More than 1,500 teams have already registered to participate in various tournaments and competitions. These teams are formed in district centers and agro-towns, at places of study, work, or service, including sports veterans and members of public organizations. Charity events at orphanages, visits to boarding schools, meetings with sports veterans, and master classes are planned throughout the week. More than 20 football departments have been opened at children's and youth sports schools in the region, with over 2,500 people participating. -0-