The organising board and football teams pose for a photo (Photo: VNA)Tokyo (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Japanon February 24 held a press conference on and drew groups for a new footballchampionship connecting Vietnamese firms in the country, held by the FootballAssociation of Vietnamese in Japan (FAVIJA).
As many as 24 teams will compete in the tournament, which isthe first of its kind.
FAVIJA Chairman Do Quang Ba said the event has attracted 26sponsors with total prizes worth 650,000 JPY. Aside from improving the healthof Vietnamese people in Japan, it is expected to link up Vietnamese firms inJapan together for mutual development.
Players will be divided into six groups, with four teams in each.
The opening ceremony and qualifying round will take place onMarch 10.
The final match and awards ceremony are scheduled for March31 at Saitama Stadium, the host venue for Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds team.
Founded in April 2018, FAVIJA have already held a number oftournaments and exchanges across Japan. It is expected to serve as a bridgeconnecting Vietnamese people in Japan with each other and to their homeland,alongside fostering the Vietnam-Japan friendship. –VNA
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