The “FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2024”, a national football championship for Vietnamese in Japan, concluded on November 24 in Saitama Prefecture.
The FC T-Connect Binh Dinh team lifts the FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) The “FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2024”, a national football championship for Vietnamese in Japan, concluded on November 24 in Saitama Prefecture.
The tournament brought together 32 teams that had won first, second or third place in regional competitions in seven areas of Japan: Kanto, Chubu, Tokai, Kansai, Hokuriku, Chugoku and Kyushu.
Held by the Vietnam-Japan International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA), with the support of the Hanoi Embassy in Tokyo and local authorities, the matches were held simultaneously on eight fields at the Resland Sports Complex in Saitama.
At the opening ceremony, Vu Tien Han, representative of the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, stated that the Vietnamese community currently numbers more than 600,000 people, most of whom are young people.
The “FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2024” offers entertainment, sports and health opportunities, while fostering stronger connections within the community and with the Japanese people, he highlighted.
For his part, Do Quang Ba, president of FAVIJA, reiterated that the goal of the tournament was not only to promote physical fitness, but also to create a healthy space for the Vietnamese community to come together and help each other overcome challenges in a country foreign.
After an exciting day of competition, the title of champion of the “FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2024” was won by FC T-Connect Binh Dinh. FC Asahi finished in second place, while FC ISC and FC Uni-co Hai Phong shared third place.
The Organizing Committee also awarded individual honors: Pablo Miura of FC ISC was named top scorer, Trinh Huynh Anh Minh of FC Asahi was recognized as best goalkeeper and Tran Thang of FC T-Connect Bình Định was awarded best player.
According to FAVIJA, the tournament had a record participation, with 232 teams participating in the qualifying rounds from March 17 to October 27./.
What are the long-term sustainable impacts on community health and well-being that FAVIJA aims to achieve through the annual FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP, beyond the immediate benefits of physical exercise?
## World Today News: Exclusive Interview on the FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2024
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re discussing the recently concluded “FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2024,” a national football championship for Vietnamese in Japan. We are joined by two esteemed guests:
* **Mr. Do Quang Ba:** President of FAVIJA, the organization behind this inspiring event.
* **Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh**: A Vietnamese community leader and long-time resident of Japan.
Let’s delve into the highlights of this incredible tournament.
**Section 1: The Tournament Itself**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Ba, congratulations on the successful conclusion of the FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP 2024. Could you share with us your initial inspiration for creating this tournament and what significance it holds for the Vietnamese community in Japan?
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Thanh, what was the atmosphere like at the Resland Sports Complex during the event? Did you see this tournament as a source of pride and unity for Vietnamese people living in Japan?
* **Interviewer:** The tournament saw record participation with 232 teams competing in the qualifying rounds. What does this significant level of participation tell us about the vibrancy and enthusiasm within the Vietnamese community in Japan?
**Section 2: Beyond the Pitch**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Ba, you mentioned the tournament aimed to promote health and well-being. Can you elaborate on how this event addressed the specific needs and challenges of Vietnamese people living abroad?
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Thanh, how does sporting events like this contribute to fostering a sense of belonging and cultural identity for the younger generation of Vietnamese growing up in Japan?
* **Interviewer:** The Vietnamese Embassy was actively involved in the event. What does this official support demonstrate about the importance of cultural initiatives in strengthening ties between Vietnam and Japan?
**Section 3: Looking Ahead:
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Ba, with the success of this year’s tournament, what future plans does FAVIJA have for the FAVIJA CHAMPIONS CUP? Are there any new initiatives or expansions on the horizon?
* **Interviewer:** Ms. Thanh, what message would you like to give to the participants, supporters, and the broader Vietnamese community in Japan after the success of this event?
* **Interviewer:** As we conclude our interview, we want to emphasize the commendable efforts of FAVIJA in promoting sportsmanship, community building, and cultural exchange. We thank both Mr. Ba and Ms. Thanh for their valuable insights and wish the
Vietnamese community in Japan continued success in their endeavors.
