Bishkek hosted a presentation of the project "Football at school", which covered more than 50 educational institutions of the capital.

The Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall acted as a partner of the project. It should be noted that it is implemented by the Kyrgyz Football Union with the financial support of the Asian Football Confederation.

"Football at school" is a project consisting of 6 stages, which includes an educational program, coaching courses of certificate "D" and license "C", holding interschool friendly tournaments and festivals with the participation of more than 1000 children.

55 physical education teachers from Bishkek schools take part in the project.

As part of a whole range of activities, teachers will learn the basic methodological principles of football technique, will be able to improve their skills for effective teaching of students, acquire knowledge about the prevention of abuse and violence against children, as well as acquire first aid skills.

The project partners are also the Department of Physical Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Work of the Bishkek City Hall, the Red Crescent of Kyrgyzstan and UNICEF.