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| Timur Faizulin, 22, a volunteer at the event in Bishkek. [Photo by Krzysztof Krukowski, Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia] |
More than 100 Special Olympics footballers participated in a mini football competition in Bishkek 2-3, May, 2004. Held at the Kyrgyz Republic National Institute of Physical Culture, the event's Opening Ceremonies was broadcast on national television.
Timur Faizulin, 22, one of the 30 students from the institute who volunteered, is studying to become a football referee with the aim of becoming a FIFA-certified official some day. Faizulin has been a Special Olympics volunteer for two years; during the tournament he held the position of chief referee.
"I am very proud to be chief referee at this Special Olympics event. Special Olympics players are like other players: they want to win; they want to be the best. I have never seen any aggression; they are aware of the importance of fair play," said Faizulin.
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