Greek Culture

Elias Mastoras helps blind kids worldwide play Soccer

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Antonia Komarkowski

The international campaign “A Ball for All” is determined to provide special balls for free distribution to blind children worldwide in order for them to all be able to play soccer.

The project was created by Greek youth trainer Elias Mastoras and Youthorama Young Vision, and is supported by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) foundation for children.

Elias and his associates hope that this special ball will be distributed in every home and school of a blind child so that they can all play together.

The ball is designed to be lighter, smaller in size and with built-in bells, ensuring that children, no matter how old they are, can play blind football, a sport that is truly inclusive.

Through the support of these organisations, as well as other donors, “A Ball for All” have already shared over 500 balls in 30 countries across the continent this year, and this month they are sharing free balls to all schools around Greece who have visually impaired students.

*Elias Mastoras (third from left)

By raising awareness, the project aims to change how visually impaired people are perceived, creating a more inclusive society at local and international levels and promoting healthy lifestyles by improving access to sport for everyone.

Here is their recently released video, highlighting the benefits of the project

 

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