The event, jointly organised and sponsored by the FA of Malaysia (FAM), SportsUnite, European Union Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (EUMCCI), the National Sports Council (NSC) and Milo, is a platform for young children of international and local schools of mixed nationalities and races to interact and compete in the spirit of international camaraderie and in a carnival atmosphere.

Entries are open on a first come first serve basis.

Datuk Dina Rizal, executive director of SportsUnite, said: "On behalf of SportsUnite, we like to thank FAM, NSC, EUMCCI and Milo for their support in making this event a success. It is unique as it's the first time a special effort is made to organise an event that has a fair balance of international and local school teams.

"It is a great way to promote international friendship through sports. Besides the juniors enjoying the interaction and making new friends, we are confident they will also develop their talent and skills in the game.

"The opportunity to play against teams from international schools who may display different styles from what our school teams are exposed to. The objectives of this event reflects the spirit of SportsUnite.

"This is our 14th junior event since our launch in April last year focusing on multi racial participation in the spirit of friendship and unity.

"My thanks to Marco Winter of EUMCCI for developing this idea with us." The press conference was chaired by FAM vice-president, Datuk Seri Dr Ibrahim Saad.

Entry forms are available at Sports Planet Ampang, or contact Shahnaz at 03-2520816/17 or logon to www.sportsunite.com.my, or EUMCCI at 03-21626298 and fax 03-21626198.

Entries must be sent or faxed to Sports Planet Ampang at 03-42520815 or fax to EUMCCI at 03-21626198 before March 1.