The traditional Rector’s Futsal Cup tournament was held at the Rodina Sport sports hall. The competition brought together teams from all faculties of the university, as well as invited guests - football players from Glazov Engineering and Pedagogical University. The atmosphere on the pitch was filled with excitement, genuine support from the fans and true sportsmanship.

      The ceremonial part was opened by the Rector of Kirov State Medical University, Leo Mikhailovich Zheleznov. In his welcome speech, he emphasised the importance of student sports and wished the teams fair competition, vivid emotions and new achievements.

      Following a series of intense and spectacular matches, the prize-winners were determined. The top step of the podium was taken by the mixed team of Kirov State Medical University, demonstrating excellent teamwork and a will to win. The silver awards went to the skilled players of the team of the faculty of General Medicine, which included international students. The third place was secured by the Pediatrics Faculty team, which fought valiantly for every ball. The judges also awarded special individual prizes: Best Player of the Tournament was given to Custodio Felix, Best Goalkeeper to Ramazan Labazanov and Top Scorer to Mustafa Atwa.

      The high level of event organisation was supported by volunteer medics Yulia Lazareva and Ekaterina Burmistrova, photographer Diana Razumovskaya, who captured the brightest moments of the matches, and the university’s Student Trade Union Committee.

      The tournament not only gave the participants unforgettable sporting emotions but also became an important event for strengthening friendly ties among students.