Tokyo, September 8 (KNS-KCNA) — A sports contest of Korean students in Japan took place in Tokyo from Sept. 2 to 4 to celebrate the 67th birthday of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
    An opening ceremony was held on Sept. 2.
    Pae Ik Ju, vice-chairman of the Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon), in a speech called upon students of Korean schools to prepare themselves to be players representing the DPRK at international games.
    Other speakers underlined the need to give full play to the pride and honor as students of overseas compatriots’ organization of Juche Korea.
    Football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, boxing and other matches took place during the contest. -0-