Ukraine aims to restart soccer leagues on its own soil in August.

Even as the war in their country continues, Ukrainian soccer officials are planning to restart the soccer season in August, hoping that the renewal of games will be a morale boost, according to The Associated Press.

Andriy Pavelko, president of the Ukrainian soccer federation, told

. that the relaunch would include the Ukrainian Premier League as well as lower divisions and women’s soccer.

Pavelko said he had spoken with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine “about how football…