JCC E-Magazine February 2016

His Excellency Haruhisa Takeuchi presenting the SJ50 plague to Mr Zainudin Nordin, Mr Daisuke Korenaga and Mr Koh Mui Tee. The lecture is one of the first events to kick-start this year’s SJ50 celebrations

On 28 January 2016, Japan Creative Centre (JCC) conducted its first sports related talk for this year’s 50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations (SJ50) by three distinctive speakers - President of the Football Association of Singapore Mr Zainudin Nordin, CEO of Albirex Singapore Mr Daisuke Korenaga and General Manager of Albirex Singapore Mr Koh Mui Tee.

Entitled Japanese football in the world of Singaporean football, the speakers spoke about the collaboration, partnership and differences between Japanese and Singaporean Football. His Excellency Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi graced the talk and had a talk with the speakers as well.

Mr Korenaga firstly introduced about Albirex Niigata and its development and achievements in Singapore, including the spreading of techniques and developing football talents such as the establishment of Yuhua Albirex Football Academy (YAFA) to involving in various CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programmes. Following which, Mr Zainudin spoke about the partnership between the Football Association of Singapore and Japan Football Association over the years, especially the technical assistance, sharing and workshop sessions, youth development and contributions from the Japanese.

Lastly, Mr Koh focused on the similarities and differences between local Singapore and foreign football clubs, and seeking of funds and sponsors in Singapore.

A discussion panel was conducted thereafter, where the three speakers answered questions from the audience. The challenges facing the development of S.League - particularly due to the small geographical landscape and the difficulties in seeking sponsors due to limited exposure and publicity were answered during the discussion. The talk had a positive turnout, which attracted football fans, Japanese lovers and various personnel from Singapore’s sports industry.

Guests listening to the lecture

Distinguished guests at the ceremony	Mr Daisuke Korenaga, CEO of Albirex Singapore, speaking at the lecture – introducing Albirex Niigata and its development and achievements in Singapore
Mr Daisuke Korenaga speaking about their contributions for Singapore, including spreading of techniques and developing football talents such as the establishment of Yuhua Albirex Football Academy (YAFA)	Mr Daisuke Korenaga speaking about the various CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programmes they have done in Singapore and the region
Mr Zainudin Nordin, President of the Football Association of Singapore, speaking at the lecture on the partnership between the Football Association of Singapore and Japan Football Association over the years	Mr Zainudin Nordin speaking about the technical assistance, sharing and workshop sessions, youth development and contributions from Japan
Mr Zainudin Nordin speaking about the technical assistance, sharing and workshop sessions, youth development and contributions from Japan	Mr Zainudin Nordin speaking about the technical assistance, sharing and workshop sessions, youth development and contributions from Japan
Mr Koh Mui Tee, General Manager of Albirex Singapore, speaking at the lecture on Singapore and foreign football clubs	Mr Koh Mui Tee speaking about the similarities and differences between local Singapore and foreign football clubs
Mr Koh Mui Tee presenting some of the activities of Albirex Niigata in Singapore	Mr Koh Mui Tee speaking about the challenges faced in seeking funds and sponsors for local Singapore clubs
Mr Zainudin Nordin, Mr Daisuke Korenaga and Mr Koh Mui Tee during the discussion panel	Audience raising questions during the discussion panel
Mr Koh Mui Tee speaking at the discussion panel	Mr Zainudin Nordin speaking at the discussion panel
Mr Daisuke Korenaga speaking at the discussion panel	His Excellency Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi having a talk with Mr Koh Mui Tee
His Excellency Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi having a talk with Mr Zainudin Nordin

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2016 will mark the 50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations