Yoshida Tomomi (吉田朋美) has taken office as the new president of 富山グラウジーズ and discussed the club’s future vision on the premise of entering B Premier. She emphasized the club’s determination to seriously aim to compete for the championship in 5 years.
Yoshida Tomomi (吉田朋美) has taken office as the new president of 富山グラウジーズ. Her appointment was formally decided following the shareholders’ meeting and board meeting on the 15th, making her the first woman to serve as president of a top-tier club. At her inaugural press conference, 44-year-old Yoshida Tomomi (吉田朋美), who is from Kanagawa Prefecture, expressed her intention to devote herself fully to realizing her dream of “making Toyama more exciting through basketball.”
The eligibility criteria for entry into B Premier, a new league, include average attendance of at least 4,000 per game, and meeting the target is a relegation condition. To boost attendance, new president Yoshida Tomomi (吉田朋美) plans to consider measures such as bringing in attendance specialists and increasing the use of events and guests to attract more spectators.
New president Yoshida Tomomi (吉田朋美) is also known as a longtime passionate supporter of グラウジーズ and previously served as an outside director. Her goal for this season is to “secure attendance of at least 4,000,” and she said the club will prioritize efforts to expand its fan base and strengthen its ties with the local community.
New president Yoshida Tomomi (吉田朋美) presented a vision of invigorating Toyama through basketball and outlined a club that will seriously aim to compete for the championship in 5 years. Further reports are awaited on the new structure’s initiatives and the progress of specific measures.