"Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner" Two companies selected!

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The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games signed sponsorship agreements with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) and Asahi Breweries for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, holding press conferences on January 26 and 27, respectively.

Both agreements designate the companies as "Tokyo 2020 Gold Partners," the highest domestic sponsorship tier. NTT's contract category is "Communication Services," while Asahi Breweries' is "Beer & Wine." Gold Partners hold rights including the use of the Games' official names and marks in Japan, access to the Recognition Program, sponsorship rights for related events, and opportunities to supply products and services.

NTT President Ura and Chairman Mori nbsp;                                                      & nbsp;                                                      & nbsp;                         Photo: Tokyo 2020 / Ryo ICHIKAWA

At NTT's press conference on the 26th, President Hiroo Ura stated, "We take pride in being able to once again provide support and cooperation that will lead to the success of the Games." The company also sponsored and provided telecommunications services for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, and the 1988 Nagano Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori stated, "We are delighted to announce the contract with NTT as the first Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner. We look forward to building the Games together," and signed the agreement.

From left: Yasushi Yamawaki, IPC Board Member (Chairman of the Japanese Paralympic Committee); President Koji; Chairman Mori;

Olympian Hiroyuki Murofushi (Sports Director, Organizing Committee), Japan Olympic Committee Vice President and Managing Director Tsuyoshi Aoki

At the Asahi Breweries press conference the following day, the 27th, President Akiyoshi Koji stated, "We have been active as a JOC (Japan Olympic Committee) Gold Partner since 2009. We are honored to be able to support the Tokyo Games and the achievements of the Japanese national team going forward." The company has conveyed messages of support through the release of special products and advertising campaigns for the three Games in Vancouver, London, and Sochi. Chairman Mori stated, "Following the company's slogan, 'Share the Joy,' we will work together to ensure cheers of celebration ring out at the Games," and signed the agreement.

Organizing Committee Website: https://tokyo2020.jp/

Asahi Beer Related Site: http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/news/2015/0127_0.html

"Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner" Two companies selected!

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