General Outline
We are hosting the Tokyo U-14 International Youth Football Tournament since 2008, aiming at improving the competitiveness of youth generation players (under 14 years old), fostering mutual understanding, and interacting with people living in the Great East Japan Earthquake disaster stricken areas.
For the 2023 tournament, which is the 13th tournament, 12 teams including from four overseas cities will gather at J-VILLAGE, Fukushima. It is the first time in four years since 2019 that overseas teams will participate in this tournament.
Organizers
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation, Tokyo Football Association
Supported by
Japan Football Association, JAPAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, J-VILLAGE Inc.
Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture Board of Education, Hirono Town, Naraha Town
Sponsors
Ambassador
Message from Mr. KITAZAWA
“Contributing to advancement of the society through football”
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was a very moving tournament with Messi finally fulfilled his dream to bringing the victory to Argentine. Also we were so excited watching SAMURAI BLUE winning over Germany and Spain.
As for the Tokyo U-14 International Youth Football Tournament, which has been held since 2008, overseas teams are scheduled to participate for the first time in four years.
What will the young athletes feel and think through the cultural ineraction across border and supporting the poeple striving to reconstruct the community stricken by the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. How will the experineces affect their performance?
We are already looking forward to seeing them grow into top athletes of the next generation who contribute to society through football.
I expect this tournament will inspire everybody’s soul!
KITAZAWA Tsuyoshi
Tokyo U-14 International Youth Football Tournament Ambassador
The former Japan National football player
Councilor of Japan Football Association(JFA)
Chairman of Japan Inclusive Football Federation