JAL and ANA Official Partners for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced on June 15 at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo in Chiyoda Ward that they have been selected as Official Partners for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Both companies' contract category is "Passenger Air Transport Services," with the term running from the same day until December 31, 2020.

The Tokyo 2020 Sponsorship Program (domestic only) has three tiers: Gold Partner, Official Partner, and Official Supporter. Each level grants specific rights, such as the use of titles and logos. While 13 domestic companies have been selected as Gold Partners, these two are the first Official Partners. Sponsorship generally follows a "one company per industry" rule, but an exception was made this time following discussions with the IOC.

JAL President Yoshiharu Ueki referenced the company's role in transporting the Olympic flame from Athens for the 1964 Tokyo Games and its longstanding partnership with the Japanese Olympic Committee and Japanese Paralympic Committee in supporting the Japanese national teams. He stated, "Leveraging our past experience, we aim to support athletes and stakeholders, deepen our athlete support activities, and contribute to the Games' success."

ANA President Osamu Shinobe noted common ground between the Tokyo Games' core vision and his company group's management philosophy: "Contributing to a future filled with dreams through wings that connect the world." He expressed, "We wish to support the athletes' challenges so that the success of the Tokyo Games leads to the development of a Tokyo and Japan that can be proud to the world."

Organizing Committee Chairman Yoshiro Mori noted that many sports organizations have received support from both companies in the past. "The fact that these two companies have coexisted as partners truly exemplifies the strength of All-Japan. Let's work together to make this a wonderful Games," he called out. Chairman Mori also commented on future sponsor sales, stating, "It's not just about sponsor revenue; what matters is what kind of cooperation we can ask for as part of the Olympic Family."

JAL Related Site: http://www.jal.co.jp/flyto2020/
ANA Related Site: https://www.ana.co.jp/pr/