At the entrance to the main venue, NIKE's new uniforms were displayed, and behind the reception desk, NEWYORKER's new official suits were exhibited. In the anteroom, our partners had their booths set up.
Inside the venue, various arrangements were made to entertain everyone even before the official start of the event.
After a video presentation announcing the opening, President Koizumi took the stage to deliver the opening presentation.
Next, our official partners were invited to the stage, where players and the coach presented them with pennants, followed by a commemorative photo session.
Representing the team, Coach Popovic greeted the attendees.
Following this, our partners, President Koizumi, Coach Popovic, and Player Association Chairman and Team Captain Shibasaki, performed the "kagami-biraki" (sake barrel breaking) ceremony wearing celebratory happi coats. The toast was proposed by Mr. Kinya Seto, Representative Executive Officer and CEO of LIXIL Corporation.
Afterward, there was a period of free conversation. The players enjoyed chatting while signing autographs and taking photos with the guests.
During the conversational time, a presentation of NIKE's new uniforms and NEWYORKER's new official suits was also held, featuring newly joined players.
After the networking session, our club partners, suppliers, and business club members were invited to the stage, where they were presented with pennants.
Next, after introducing the partners who have supported Antlers for over 20 years, commemorative shields were presented to Mr. Taku Yasui, Leader of the Marketing Department at LIXIL Corporation, celebrating their 30th anniversary as a partner this season; Mr. Kazunari Okuen, Director and Senior Executive Officer, General Affairs Department Manager at Nippon Steel Tex Engineering Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Ken Sakai, Director and Business Office Manager at Nippon Steel Slag Products Co., Ltd.
As shown, many of our partners have been with us since the early days of the J.League. We deeply feel the bond of the Antlers family and are sincerely grateful that we were able to hold this kickoff party again this season.
