International Minifootball Leaders Meet Georgian Ministry and Football Federation Following Official Recognition
TBILISI – The landscape of Georgian sport reached a new milestone today as a high-level delegation, led by WMF President Filip Juda and EMF President Peter Kralik, conducted a series of strategic meetings with the country’s top sporting and municipal authorities.
Following a productive session at the Ministry of Sport with Minister Shalva Gogoladze and Deputy Minister Irakli Dolaberidze, the delegation visited the Georgian Football Federation (GFF). There, they were received by GFF Vice President Zaza Zamtaradze to discuss technical cooperation and the synergy between traditional football and the rapidly growing minifootball sector.
The itinerary also included a high-profile meeting at the Tbilisi City Assembly. The delegation was hosted by the Deputy Head of the City Assembly, Levan Japaridze, and the Head of the Sports and Youth Commission, Shalva Sutiashvili. These discussions focused on municipal support for local infrastructure and the vital role minifootball plays in engaging the city’s youth.
Reflecting on the comprehensive cooperation, WMF President Filip Juda stated:
“The official support from the Ministry, coupled with the open collaboration from the Football Federation and the City Assembly, creates a perfect environment for growth. I want to congratulate Otar Abuladze on securing this vital recognition; it is a testament to his leadership. Georgia now has the institutional unity required to match its on-field talent with the world’s highest organizational standards.”
EMF President, Peter Kralik, said:
“It is always rewarding to visit a country where minifootball is officially recognized and there is a genuine interest in hosting the EMF EURO. I congratulate Otar Abuladze on this achievement and on the country’s decision to prepare a bid for the EMF EURO 2028.
Otar Abuladze, President of the GMF, added:
“This isn’t just about recognition on paper—it’s about the future of every kid playing on our pitches. Having the WMF and EMF leadership here, working alongside our national and city authorities, proves that Georgia is no longer just a participant, but a key destination for the global game.”
The visit concludes with a final round of executive briefings aimed at synchronizing Georgia’s national development with international competitive standards.
