TANAKA Precious Metal Group Co., Ltd. served as a category sponsor for the LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025, organized by the NPO Japan Blind Football Association (JBFA). The tournament, which ran from August 2, 2025, to February 23, 2026, concluded at Yokohama Budokan, attracting a record 1,420 visitors.
As a category sponsor, TANAKA supported the awards ceremonies, providing medals, commemorative items, and trophies. The company has been a partner of the JBFA since 2017, promoting blind football and supporting the Japan Blind Football Women’s National Team.
The LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League, established in 2022, held its fourth tournament this year. Free bird mejirodai won the championship, with buen cambio yokohama as the runner-up. Yuzuki Sonobe of free bird mejirodai was named the Most Valuable Player, while the Top Scorer award was shared by four players, including Sonobe.
The TANAKA Great Effort Award went to Shunsuke Nakamura of buen cambio yokohama. The final round featured events such as visitor participation activities and cheerleading performances, enhancing the tournament's appeal.
TANAKA's sponsorship aligns with its commitment to enhancing the value of blind football and fostering an inclusive society. The league name “LIGA.i” embodies the goals of improving intensity, influence, and integrity in the sport.
The tournament is part of a three-tier system in blind football, including the Japan Championship and the Regional League. The LIGA.i Top League is exclusive to teams meeting specific eligibility criteria.
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