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KDDI becomes a supporting company for the Japan National Football Team.
KDDI has signed a Supporting Company contract with the Japan Football Association (JFA) for the Japan National Team and held a press conference on August 25 at JFA House in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
The Supporting Company sponsorship category supports all Japanese national teams, including SAMURAI BLUE (Men's National Team), Nadeshiko Japan (Women's National Team), as well as the U-23, U-20, U-17, futsal, and beach soccer teams.
JFA Secretary General Kazumichi Iwakami stated that the remarkable evolution of communication technology in recent years has had a significant impact on the sports world. "Through this agreement, all categories of Japan national teams will receive solid support. Furthermore, I believe the powerful au brand will help attract new fans and provide new ways to enjoy soccer," he said in his address.
KDDI's Director of Communications, Takaaki Yamada, stated, "It is a great honor for au to support the Japan national team," and introduced a video message from President Takashi Tanaka.
President Tanaka remarked, "We are thrilled to be involved with the world's most popular sport. We deeply resonate with the Japanese national team – proud, fair, and fiercely determined to win. We aim to leverage our technology and services to deliver new soccer experiences." He concluded, "Go for it, Japan National Soccer Team, as you head into the Asian final qualifying round!"
SAMURAI BLUE Head Coach Vahid Halilhodžić stated, "This will be a huge support for the World Cup. The work of the team staff is now impossible without communication technology. I feel President Tanaka's message is proof of his trust in us. Let's fight together!"
On stage, Coach Halilhodžić presented General Manager Yamada with a special Japan national team uniform featuring the au logo on the chest. In return, au presented an orange daruma doll, symbolizing their wish for victory.
After painting one eye on the daruma, the coach joked, "If we win the qualifiers, we'll paint the other eye. And while we're at it, I'd like to draw a smiling mouth too," sparking cheers from the audience.
au will launch its first Japan national team support campaign on September 1st with a ticket giveaway. Tickets to the Japan vs. Iraq match in the "World Cup Asian Final Qualifiers ROAD TO RUSSIA" on October 6th will be awarded by lottery.
au Japan National Soccer Team Support Page:
http://www.au.kddi.com/pr/soccer/
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