ANI
23 Nov 2022, 12:48 GMT+10
Al Khor [Qatar], November 23 (ANI): Japanese football fans did something unexpectedly classy at the end of the inaugural match of the FIFA World Cup 2002 at Doha's Al Bayt Stadium.
In a video that's recently making the rounds on social media, spectators from the island nation were seen picking up all the trash and leaving the stadium spick and span after the opening match between Ecuador and host Qatar on Sunday..
Originally shared by Qatari video creator Omar Al-Farooq, the video features him left in awe of the humility and discipline of the fans from the East Asian nation.
'It's not even their match!' Farooq exclaimed.
When the video creator asked why they were cleaning up one of them responded, "Japanese never leave rubbish behind." "We respect the place," she added.
"We are not doing it for cameras," another fan, dressed in the jersey of Qatar, said.
Not just one or two people, but a large number of Japanese spectators volunteered in cleaning the seating area of the 68,000 capacity stadium.
They also picked up flags that were left on the ground by other spectators, and either put them on the stadium's chairs or took them with them.
A visibly touched Farooq was seen hugging some of the volunteers for their immensely kind deed.
The video moved a number of people across the world, including businessman Anand Mahindra. "They said they weren't doing it for the cameras, but I'm glad the cameras still spotted them. The values they're displaying are worthy of a global audience," he wrote on Twitter.
The inaugural match of the 2022 World Cup took place between host-nation Qatar and Ecuador, with the latter emerging victorious. The multinational football event is taking place in the Middle East for the first time in history. It is also the first time the World Cup is held outside its June-July window to avoid the harsh summer heat of Qatar. (ANI)Get a daily dose of Sports Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Sports Sun.
More Information(Photo credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images) The Golden State Warriors hope to complete a brief homestand on a successful note before...
(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) Anthony Edwards came up with a block in the closing seconds of overtime to help lift the...
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) Quinton Byfield recorded four assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings' 5-2 comeback win...
(Photo credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images) Zach LaVine exploded for a season-high 42 points in 31 minutes, Malik Monk recorded a...
(Photo credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images) Zach LaVine exploded for a season-high 42 points in 31 minutes, Malik Monk recorded a...
(Photo credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images) Anfernee Simons scored 28 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers kick off a seven-game road...
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Penn State All-America edge rusher Abdul Carter, projected as one of the top selections...
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) The 'tush push' is set to come under the microscope this offseason after an NFL team --...
(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of long-snapper Charley Hughlett, the team's...
(Photo credit: REUTERS/Ron Kuntz) Cleveland Guardians owner Lawrence J. 'Larry' Dolan died at age 94, the club said Monday. Guardians...
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Former NFL running back Eddie Hill, who played six seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and Miami...
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Rams added former New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns offensive...