What started as a recreational sports school in Novo Selo has grown into a structured youth sports initiative with football, volleyball, modern facilities, international events and long-term support from Sport4Kids.
In April 2022, Mile Gjorgjiev launched a recreational sports school for children and young people in Novo Selo.
Training initially took place mainly in the school gym, creating a safe and accessible space for children to move, play and grow together.
The recreational sports school quickly gained popularity throughout the community.
A new artificial turf football field was built on the school grounds, creating better conditions for regular youth sports.
With more than 100 children participating, the initiative evolved into a more structured sports program.
FK Ogražden and ŽOK Novo Selo were officially founded.
Volunteers cleaned and prepared the abandoned sports hall for use again after more than 15 years.
The abandoned football field in Novo Selo was cleaned and prepared for training again.
After many years, Novo Selo returned to organized competition — for the first time ever with a women’s volleyball team.
The players entered the national pioneer volleyball league and represented Novo Selo on a national level.
In December 2023, Sport4Kids was officially founded in Switzerland to support youth sports in Novo Selo financially and strategically.
Bojan Boev, Dejan Boev and Tome Nakov joined the boards of the clubs from the Swiss diaspora.
The clubs adopted the traditional yellow and black identity of Novo Selo.
Coach Marija Ričlieva became head coach of the Macedonian women’s U20 national volleyball team.
Novo Selo hosted the U22 Beach Volleyball Balkan Championship with teams from seven nations.
The sports hall renovation was completed with support from volunteers, the municipality and the Ministry of Sport.
FK Ogražden and ŽOK Novo Selo registered senior teams for national competition.