The ekiden division of the Waseda University Track and Field Club has welcomed Daiwa Securities Group Inc. and NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. as its first uniform sponsors. The announcement formally confirming them as uniform sponsors for fiscal 2026 also introduced those involved and showed remarks of appreciation being delivered.
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. and NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. have been announced as the uniform sponsors of the ekiden division of the Waseda University Track and Field Club. The agreement is the first sponsorship contract of its kind for the club, and photographs show Club Director Hiroshi Fujimoto (藤本浩志), the ekiden coach, the captain and others.
President Aiji Tanaka (田中愛治) expressed his appreciation to the two companies and emphasized the importance of building a cooperative relationship. Photographs published with the article show representatives of the sponsors standing alongside club officials, including Director Fujimoto.
The announcement concerns the uniform sponsors for fiscal 2026, and further official announcements and comments from those involved are expected to follow.
The ekiden division’s new uniform sponsors are expected to expand funding and promotional opportunities for the club. This may also strengthen coordination among the athletes, coaching staff and administrators.