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Volleyball Festival 2026 Concludes in Irpin: Sport as a Marker of Community Recovery

On March 7, Irpin hosted six men's teams — the tournament showcased not only the winners but also the strength of the community and the prospects for local sport.

Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

March 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Volleyball Festival 2026 Concludes in Irpin: Sport as a Marker of Community Recovery

The final and its significance

On March 7, the ceremonial closing of the Volleyball Festival‑2026 in the "Men" group took place in Irpin. According to First Deputy Mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Pashchynskyi, six teams took part in the competition, delivering tense matches and vivid emotions to the spectators.

Results

First place was won by the team "Irpin Youth Sports School Coaches' Team", second — "Dvizh", third — "VHB". Organizers also recognized the tournament's best players: Denys Dubas, Anton Tkachenko, Iryna Rybachok, Serhii Hrytsenko and Oleksandra Tarasiuk.

"I sincerely thank all the teams for their participation, fair play and the incredible atmosphere of this celebration of sport. Congratulations to the winners, and I wish all participants new achievements, exciting matches and even more victories ahead!"

— Oleksandr Pashchynskyi, First Deputy Mayor of Irpin

Why this matters

The festival is not just a summary of the games, but an indicator of social stability. Large-scale sporting events restore social ties, support youth training and provide a platform for local infrastructure investment. For Irpin, such initiatives are a signal that the community is regaining its rhythm of life and creating new opportunities for young people.

What's next

Organizers plan to continue holding similar tournaments to strengthen the volleyball school and attract more teams. For local residents and partners, this is a clear message: investments in sport have a measurable social effect today.

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