On August 13, the first OSFSG Open 3x3 Microfutsal Cup for the deaf was held in Tula on the first-class parquet of the Tulitsa sports complex.

Microfutsal is a discipline not currently included in the official list of sports for the deaf but one with significant potential for development. Its main differences are the three-player teams, the absence of goalkeepers, and the use of small goals (80 by 70 centimetres).

Four women's teams (Moscow-1, Moscow-2, Moscow Oblast, and Tula Oblast) and three men's teams (Bryansk Oblast, Tula Oblast, and Penza Oblast) took part in the competition.

At the opening ceremony, the tournament’s organizer and chair of the Tula regional branch of the OSFSG, Larisa Manuylova, warmly welcomed all participants, wishing them success and spirited competition.

After an almost eight-hour round-robin stage and subsequent playoffs, the two capital teams — Moscow-1 and Moscow-2, both trained by the senior coach of the country's national futsal team, Svetlana Gagarina — faced off in the final.

The match between these nearly equal teams became the highlight of the tournament. Tied at 5-5 after regulation, the game required two additional five-minute halves. Moscow-1 ultimately triumphed with a final score of 7-6.

Women's Results:

1st Place — Moscow-1

2nd Place — Moscow-2

3rd Place — Moscow Oblast

The men's gold medals were decided in an equally intense match between the hosts from Tula and the Bryansk futsal players. With the score tied 4-4 after both regulation and extra time, the outcome was determined by a penalty shootout. The teams took turns attempting 9-meter kicks until the first miss, with the guests proving more successful.

Men's Results:

1st Place — Bryansk Oblast

2nd Place — Tula Oblast

3rd Place — Penza Oblast

A beginning has been made.

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Text: Nurlan Tazhigulov

Photo: Sofia Rumyantseva

Translation: Daria Kudelina