The Come On, Let’s Play! regional tournament brought together six teams
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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The second regional tournament of the Come On, Let’s Play! project brought together participants from Prykarpattia and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
The second 2026 Come On, Let’s Play!. Prykarpattia regional football tournament was held in Burshtyn, bringing together over 60 children from six teams representing five project training grounds in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast and Mykolaivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
The competition continues a sporting tradition established in 2025. A special highlight this year was the participation of footballers from Mykolaivka. Despite the difficult conditions caused by the town’s proximity to the frontline, the children travelled over 1,000 kilometres to take part in the sporting celebration.
Viktor Odoievtsev, Head of Mykolaivka Village Council:
– I’m very grateful to DTEK, the Come On, Let’s Play! project and Dniproenergo for inviting us to such a wonderful tournament. We travelled 1,200 kilometres, and it was well worth it: the children are thoroughly enjoying taking part in the competition! Today, the Mykolaivka community is close to the frontline and, unfortunately, children are having to evacuate. However, we continue to train and play football in other regions. We are sincerely grateful to the Come On, Let’s Play! project.
The competition continues a sporting tradition established in 2025. A special highlight this year was the participation of footballers from Mykolaivka. Despite the difficult conditions caused by the town’s proximity to the frontline, the children travelled over 1,000 kilometres to take part in the sporting celebration.
Viktor Odoievtsev, Head of Mykolaivka Village Council:
– I’m very grateful to DTEK, the Come On, Let’s Play! project and Dniproenergo for inviting us to such a wonderful tournament. We travelled 1,200 kilometres, and it was well worth it: the children are thoroughly enjoying taking part in the competition! Today, the Mykolaivka community is close to the frontline and, unfortunately, children are having to evacuate. However, we continue to train and play football in other regions. We are sincerely grateful to the Come On, Let’s Play! project.
The match for first place brought together last year's finalists – teams from Burshtyn and Mykulychyn. In the end, the Burshtyn side proved stronger once again, winning the tournament for the second consecutive year
The match for first place brought together last year's finalists – teams from Burshtyn and Mykulychyn. In the end, the Burshtyn side proved stronger once again, winning the tournament for the second consecutive year. The bronze medals went to the team from Mykolaivka.
Final standings
1. Burshtyn
2. Mykulychyn
3. Mykolaiv
4. Zadnistrianske
5. Demianiv
6. Bovshiv
Petro Kupiak, coach of Come On, Let’s Play! in Burshtyn:
– The tournament is becoming a tradition. We also won last year. This year, the children trained hard and were determined to win as their task was to keep the cup in Burshtyn, and they achieved that. I’m very happy for the team, all the children are delighted. I liked their play, determination and character. I am happy that we have won again!
Denys, Come On, Let's Play! Participant in Burshtyn:
– I’m proud of the team. We played as one, passed the ball, scored goals and managed to win! We have won on several occasions, which is nice, although we do not always manage it. Throughout the competition, we felt the support of our parents and coaches, which means a lot.
Final standings
1. Burshtyn
2. Mykulychyn
3. Mykolaiv
4. Zadnistrianske
5. Demianiv
6. Bovshiv
Petro Kupiak, coach of Come On, Let’s Play! in Burshtyn:
– The tournament is becoming a tradition. We also won last year. This year, the children trained hard and were determined to win as their task was to keep the cup in Burshtyn, and they achieved that. I’m very happy for the team, all the children are delighted. I liked their play, determination and character. I am happy that we have won again!
Denys, Come On, Let's Play! Participant in Burshtyn:
– I’m proud of the team. We played as one, passed the ball, scored goals and managed to win! We have won on several occasions, which is nice, although we do not always manage it. Throughout the competition, we felt the support of our parents and coaches, which means a lot.
At the end of the competition, all participants received branded prizes from the project partners
At the end of the competition, all participants received branded prizes from the project partners. The following day, another special event awaited the young footballers: a trip to Lviv to watch Shakhtar take on Dynamo. For children growing up and training during wartime, it was a wonderful opportunity to take a break from their daily challenges, experience the atmosphere of top-level football and see with their own eyes the clash between Ukraine's two most decorated clubs.
We remind you that the Come On, Let's Play! project is now running in 25 communities across Ukraine, bringing together more than 1,000 boys and girls aged 7 to 12. Its main aim is to create opportunities for children to play football, promote their physical development and encourage an active lifestyle.
The project's general partner is DTEK.
We remind you that the Come On, Let's Play! project is now running in 25 communities across Ukraine, bringing together more than 1,000 boys and girls aged 7 to 12. Its main aim is to create opportunities for children to play football, promote their physical development and encourage an active lifestyle.
The project's general partner is DTEK.
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