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FC “Amazonka” girls participate in Piteå Summer Games 2025, Sweden

FC “Amazonka” girls participate in Piteå Summer Games 2025, Sweden

The football team “Amazonka” took part in the international tournament “Piteå Summer Games 2025” held from June 26 to 28. This is Sweden’s second-largest youth football competition, hosted annually by the Piteå municipality. This year marked the tournament’s 35th anniversary.

Lutsk was represented by nine young players aged 8 to 10. Over 930 teams from 15 countries participated in the championship. During the opening ceremony parade, the FC “Amazonka” proudly led the teams, carrying their national flags.

The girls represented Lutsk and Ukraine with honor, showcasing a high level of play, unity, and determination to win. On the field, the team fought for every ball and won all their matches. The young footballers even made it into the local newspapers.

As team coach Tetiana Pavlik noted: “In addition to their football achievements, the girls witnessed a real solar wonder for the first time – the Midnight Sun, when night never truly falls, and only the clock tells you it’s midnight. In Piteå, which lies north of the Arctic Circle, the Midnight Sun lasts from late May to mid-July. During this period, the sun doesn’t set, creating what’s known as ‘white nights.’”

Piteå has a unique atmosphere and a rich history. It’s an incredibly cozy town on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, combining traditional Nordic charm with modern infrastructure.

The team stayed in Piteå from June 24 to 29. All travel, accommodation, and meal expenses for the team, coach, and accompanying parents were covered by the organizers of “Piteå Summer Games 2025” and the Piteå municipality.

The city of Lutsk and the Piteå municipality have been cooperating since 2024. Their partnership began with a youth policy project and has since expanded to other areas. 



Department of International Cooperation and Project Activities