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Last Updated: 2009.08.25

UNIQLO & professional wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda Affiliation contract plus exclusive sportswear development

~UNIQLO to fight alongside Shingo Kunieda in global arena~

UNIQLO CO., LTD.
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UNIQLO has signed an affiliation contract with professional wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda between August 25 2009 and August 24,.
UNIQLO will support Mr. Kunieda, using its technological expertise to develop and provide competition sportswear designed specifically for Mr. Kunieda games.

 The world’s top ranking player signs with UNIQLO

UNIQLO CO., LTD. has decided to support Shingo Kunieda, who became the first professional wheelchair tennis player in Japan, and has signed a contract of affiliation dated on August 25, 2009.

Shingo Kunieda is truly the world’s number one player boasting a dazzling track record that includes the gold medal in the Beijing Paralympic Games and 11 grand slam titles. Kunieda is considered to have revolutionized the world of wheelchair tennis with his aggressive play style and outstanding wheelchair work.

Top-class player Shingo Kunieda is exactly the person who UNIQLO can empathize with, as we strive to become the world’s number one global apparel retailer. Going forward, UNIQLO can draw inspiration from Mr.Kunieda’s fighting approach to competition as we work to further raise our own game on the global stage of retailing.

 Developing competition sportswear using UNIQLO technological expertise

Under the affiliation contract, UNIQLO commits to develop and provide gamewear exclusively for Mr. Kunieda. UNIQLO will use its technological expertise in materials, design, patterns, functionality, etc. to develop the ultimate competition gear – sportswear to support Mr.Kunieda who stands firm on the world court full of strong contenders.

 

 【Contract outline】
Affiliation contract & provision of sportswear products
Contract period: 2 years from August 25, 2009 ~ August 24, 2011

【Provision of sportswear】
Provision of competition sportswear and training wear developed specifically for Shingo Kunieda. 
・ Competition sportswear
   Game shirts(short & long-sleeved) game pants, caps, wristbands, socks.
・ Training wear
   Training shirts, training pants, etc.

 

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