Tokyo Verdy's sponsor: ISPS HANDA (3)

 In 1981, Tokyo Verdy created NTV Beleza, a woman's soccer team. The team, together with NTV Menina, its sister team, produced many Olympians. 

 Dr.Handa said, "We would like to express our genuine admiration for Tokyo Verdy's efforts to enhance soccer's popularity in Japan."

 During the news conference, Tokyo Verdy announced new team members, as well as other corporate partners. 

 The new members are: Hideo Hashimoto, a midfielder from AC Nagano Parceiro in the J3 League, Mitsuru Nagata, a defender from Urawa Red Diamonds in the J.League, Hiroyuki Takeda, a goalkeeper from Serezo Osaka U-23, Keisuke Naito, a goalkeeper from FC Machida Zelvia in the J2 League, Ryota Kajikawa, a midfielder from V-Varen Nagasaki in the J2 League, Tatsuya Uchida, a defender from Gamba Osaka U-23 and Kota Watanabe, a midfielder from Tokyo Verdy Youth. 

Misuzu Corp., of which Dr.Handa is the president, is also one of the partners other than ISPS.


(source: THE JAPAN TIMES, Janary 24, 2017）
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/01/24/general/improved-social-welfare-sought-sport-promotion/

Dr.Handa, center, poses with Tokyo Verdy players.

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