World Cup sponsor Adidas is offering various World Cup related activities for youngsters. A total of 192 boys and girls aged 10 to 14 are being sought to serve as "Fair Play Flag" bearers at World Cup games in Japan.
Also, a total of 20 students from primary schools to high schools are being invited to attend Japan's World Cup base camp in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, (one day from May 28-June 3) or the camp for France in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture (one day from May 20-25).
A total of 10 primary schools are invited to take part in "Tom's soccer clinic at school." All applications must be received by April 30. Application forms are available at Adidas shops across the nation or through the Internet (www.adidas.co.jp). A postcard can be used as well. For details, call Adidas at (03) 3479-7251.