Re: [non-Sumo] help from Japan-based football fans!!

["Chris Shryock" <shryock@sumophile.com>]

Moti,
Try the official site of Japan's World Cup Organizing Committee:
http://www.jawoc.or.jp/index_j.htm. Their server has been EXTREMELY busy the
last couple of days, so I can't say for sure if they have an English link or
not, but you never know. As far as public opinion goes, I think a lot of
people are excited to be co-hosting the cup because of its international
prestige, but the professional league here has dropped in popularity
somewhat over the last few years. I have also heard that not everybody is
happy about the World Cup: apparently there are several businesses planning
to close up shop during the Argentina-England match for fear of rioting and
vandalism.

Chris Shryock

----- Original Message -----
From: "Moti" <sumo@dichne.com>
To: "'Sumo mail list'" <sumo@sun01pt2-1523.statgen.ncsu.edu>
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 11:12 PM
Subject: [non-Sumo] help from Japan-based football fans!!


> Hi!
> I'm doing some work for a TV station broadcasting the World Cup here. I
> need some background stuff on the J-Team. Links to specific
> behind-the-scenes stuff in English (like is Ono ok or not..)will be
> greatly appreciated.
> Also, the atmosphere in the streets and such..Anything..
> Thanks!!
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