Fishing, Football and Friends in MOLDOVA

My name is Vladimir Valabujev. I have 13 years old and I live in Rezina, Moldova.

I have been playing football for four years.  I began to play football when my school started to participate in Special Olympics competitions.  Now, I take part in football competitions and basketball and table tennis competitions.  My favorite football player is Cristiano Ronaldo – he’s the best! 

Each year, I look forward to participating in Football Week.  I like the competition and I like to meet and play with players from other regions – some of them are really good.

I spend my free time with my friends.  We like to go fishing in the river.  The biggest fish I every hooked was 3 kg!

Photo: Vladimir Valabujev (holding ball) with his coach and team.  Photo courtesy of Special Olympics Moldova.

Vladimir Valabujev