Andrii Paniiv, an 11-year-old boy from the village of Storna in the Lviv region, achieved an incredible feat by setting a world record in juggling a football with his feet. He completed 13,096 continuous touches, keeping the ball in the air for 1 hour and 37 minutes.
This record has been officially recognized in the National Register of Records of Ukraine. Andrii has been practicing football freestyle since he was eight years old, dedicating time to training every day.
During the record attempt, the boy had to maintain continuous control over the ball; any pause or drop would terminate the attempt. This challenge required not only physical endurance but also high concentration.
After his achievement, Andrii received an invitation from Illia Varchenko, the founder of the Street Football Federation of Ukraine, to train in the Netherlands. He is currently playing for the ATC’65 football club in Hengelo, where he scored 33 goals in 14 matches.
This record has become one of the highest achievements in children's football freestyle in Ukraine.