[FC Tokyo] Announcement of conclusion of business partnership agreement with Teikyo University Educational Corporation for sports medicine support
*FC Tokyo*
Press release: September 14, 2024
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[FC Tokyo] Announcement of conclusion of business partnership agreement with Teikyo University Educational Corporation for sports medicine support
We would like to inform you that FC Tokyo (Tokyo Football Club Co., Ltd.) has concluded a business partnership agreement with Teikyo University Educational Corporation for sports medicine support. The purpose of this partnership agreement is to manage the
conditioning of athletes and create an environment in which each athlete can maximize their abilities through the support of the Sports Medicine Center, which utilizes Japan’s best equipment.
Through this partnership agreement, we will work towards “improving athlete conditioning and performance,” “injury prevention,” and “early recovery from injuries.”
* ・Conclusion date * September 14, 2024
* ・Comment from Yoshifumi Ukinaga, Chairman and President of Teikyo University Educational Corporation*
“To date, FC Tokyo and Teikyo University have made many advances in terms of educational activities, such as special classes on sports business and active learning, as well as the use of clinics and team doctors to provide full support for injury prevention and treatment for FC Tokyo players. Through this agreement, we have leveraged the capabilities of our university’s proud Sports Medicine Center to support our university’s management policy of “returning our university’s knowledge to society and contributing to society.” Based on the vision of the University Sports Medicine Center, which is to “strengthen the organization,” we would like to expand our support for FC Tokyo and further strengthen and develop the relationship between the two.”
* ・FC Tokyo (Tokyo Football Club Co., Ltd.) Shigeya Kawagishi Representative Director and President Comments *
“As a club partner, we have been working with Teikyo University on a variety of initiatives for the students of Teikyo University and the hometown of FC Tokyo.
We have now entered into a new business partnership agreement, and Teikyo University will provide Japan’s top-level sports medicine support to FC Tokyo players. In order to survive a long season, it is important to manage the condition of players and improve their performance. This business alliance marks the start of a strong support system and new partnership. Please keep an eye on Teikyo University and FC Tokyo’s future efforts in the field of sports medicine and science.”
[Press conference]