Announced details
University sports, ekiden, youth development and support for the growth of next-generation talent
A sponsorship agreement has been concluded. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. will participate as the uniform sponsor.
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. President: Tanaka Aiji (田中 愛治). Waseda University Track and Field Club was founded in 1914, and its Ekiden Division aims to win the three major university ekiden races: the Izumo Ekiden, All-Japan University Ekiden and Hakone Ekiden.
In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Waseda University Track and Field Club Ekiden Division uniform sponsorship |
| Counterparty | Waseda University Educational Corporation |
| Counterparty overview | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. President: Tanaka Aiji (田中 愛治). Waseda University Track and Field Club was founded in 1914, and its Ekiden Division aims to win the three major university ekiden races: the Izumo Ekiden, All-Japan University Ekiden and Hakone Ekiden. |
| Relationship with the Company | A sponsorship agreement has been concluded. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. will participate as the uniform sponsor. |
| Contract Date | Before 15 September 2026 (specific signing date: Not disclosed) |
| Launch date | 12 October 2026 (scheduled; logo display to begin with the 38th Izumo All-Japan University Selection Ekiden Race) |
| Applicable area | University sports, ekiden, youth development and support for the growth of next-generation talent |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Because Daiwa Securities Group Inc. shares the Ekiden Division's vision of winning all three major university ekiden races and creating social value beyond that achievement. The Group also places importance on developing young people through sport and supporting the growth of the next generation of talent.