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Overseas Gateball: Lightly and enjoyably Introducing the 2002 Overseas Open Gateball Tournaments In 2002, gateball associations representing countries allied orsemi-allied to World Gateball Union will sponsor or participate in various open tournaments.

1 Canada-Japan Friendly Meet
Late June 2002, Vancouver Canadian gateball Federation is preparing to participate in the 8th World Gateball Championship. They hope to gain a high level of gateball skill while making friendship with Japanese gateball players.
2 World Cup International Goodwill Gateball Tournament
July 13 and 14, 2002, Sao Paulo State, Brazil An international goodwill tournament to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Brazil Gateball Union. This year is the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Brazil Gateball Union in 1982. To mark this special anniversary, Japanese-Brazilians and others are invited to increase numbers of gateball supporters and expand sporting exchanges to deepen friendship and goodwill.
3 China International Gateball Tournament
August 10, 11, 2002, Qinhuangdao City, near Beijing An international goodwill tournament held every year in China. A rare opportunity to go up against veteran teams from each Chinese province.Allows a glimpse of the high level of Chinese refereeing expertise. Visited by Chinese emperors in ancient times, Qinhuangdao City where the Tournament will be held is a protected area famous for its natural beauty.Qinhuangdao is also where the Great Wall of China started. This is an excellent chance to see the sights of Beijing while participating in the tournament.

4 Singapore Goodwill Tournament
Mid November 2002 (tentative), Singapore This is the first international goodwill tournament to be held in Singapore.The competitors will be Japan, China, and Singapore. Recognized as a nation at the leading edge of the IT revolution, Singapore has achieved phenomenal growth as a disseminator of information based on Eastern and Western cultures. A visit to this city state is also an opportunity to sample a variety of cuisines.
5 Taiwan International Goodwill Tournament
November 30 ? December 1, 2002 (tentative), Taipei, Taiwan Gateball players will be already familiar with Taiwan through sports exchange. But this time things are a little different. This is the first World Gateball Union Chairman's Cup tournament to be staged in Taiwan. Taiwan's vibrant gateball world, which has many young players, is looking forward to interchange with high-level Japanese teams.
6 Happy New Year Goodwill Gateball Tournament
Late January 2003 (tentative), Hawaii, USA The fourth Happy New Year Tournament ? now a familiar event as the first games of the year. However many times you've been to Hawaii, it will still thrill you. Come to again for a second New Year's vacation.
7 Australia Gateball Championships
March 2003 (tentative), Australian East Coast city. The third Australia Gateball Championships. In the past Japanese teams have participated and won in these championships. Play on wonderful lawn court conditions that cannot be matched in Japan. This is a goodwill event with an international flavor provided by the New Zealand teams from across the Tasmania.
 
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