On September 29, a futsal tournament was held in remembrance of Vitalii Molchanov, the long-time chairman of the trade union committee of university employees, in the sports complex of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.
Four teams took part in the tournament: "KPI Veterans", "Students Trade Union Committee", the Polytechnic varsity futsal team, and the Security Department team.
The participants were greeted by Oleksandr Yatsun, the chairman of the Kyiv City Organization of the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine. He emphasized that this tournament is honoring the memory of the professional, outstanding educator, trade unionist Vitalii Molchanov, and wished all the participants victories and a peaceful skies over Ukraine.
The chairman of the trade union committee of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Mykhailo Bezugly highlighted that this tournament is held on a permanent basis and unites students and employees of the university. "As part of the tournament, funds are being collected to support the employees and students of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute who are serving in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Kyiv Polytechnic Charity Foundation for Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was established at the university, and the first grant-like contribution will be transferred from the trade union committee to the fund's account. The trade union committee will continue helping employees of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute who suffered as a result of russian aggression, and who faithfully defend Ukraine. Together to the victory!", he added.
Vitalii Molchanov's son, Yevhenii Molchanov, also greeted the participants of the tournament: "I cannot put into words all my gratitude to the organizers of the tournament, which is held in remembrance of my father annually. For me, this is a place where I meet friends, colleagues and students of Vitalii Ivanovych..."
The tournament was held according to the cup system. The first meetings were determined by draw. Two pairs of teams met: "KPI Veterans" - "Security Department", and "Students Trade Union Committee" - the Polytechnic varsity futsal team. The KPI Veterans team reached the final after a penalty shootout, and the varsity team beat the Students Trade Union Committee team. The culmination of the tournament was the final, in which "KPI Veterans" won by one goal.
The winners of the tournament received a perpetual trophy, and all futsal players received commemorative signs. The best players were also distinguished. Vadym Kondratyuk, the vice-rector for administrative work, took part in awarding the winners. He greeted the tournament participants and guests and thanked them for honoring Vitalii Molchanov’s memory.