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International Lacrosse Friendship Games initiated
in 1989. The 16th ILFG will be held in 2004. |
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ILFG is sponsored by JLA. |
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JLA is honored to have the attendance of
the Royal Family. |
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Supported by organizations (NPO,
governmental offices) mentioned below; (*Please note that there will be
alterations of the sponsors.) |
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Japan Foreign Ministry, Lacrosse Association
of the member of the Diet, Embassies in Japan,
Edogawa Ward, Nishinomiya City, Handa City |
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Cooperating and Supporting firms mentioned
below; (*Please note that there will be alterations of the sponsors.) |
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Tokyo Metro(Teito Rapid Transit Authority),
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd,
Konica Corporation, Tokyo Electric Power Company, General Motors Corporation,etc |
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Media Coverage: The results of the main games
of ILFG are covered by Television programs and newspapers in Japan. Main
games digest (60mins) is covered by Cable TV (nation network). JLA mediates
copyrights to TV stations in US in cases all rights are reserved to us. |
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Numerous volunteers composed of coaches,
players and students are the essential to operate ILFG. |
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The aims to hold the ILFG are focused to
the following two points. Firstly, to inspire the Japanese lacrosse players
with a higher standard of techniques and knowledge of the sport which
US, Canada, Australia and UK are known to be the forerunners. Secondly,
during the visit, mutual understanding of cultures and international friendship
would surely develop by sharing common experiences. |
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Various programs are settled during the visit
to our country. Games against the National Team will be held at the Edogawa
track and field Stadium with crowd of thousands.(Johns Hopkins University
vs. National Team 8630 people in 2002) |
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A courtesy visit to the Royal
family, Takamadonomiya, a home-stay program and sight seeing to Asakusa,
Kamakura, Nikko and Kyoto will be a great opportunity to understand Japanese
culture. JLA assures this visit will give teams a unique experience. |