Connect Inc. to Sponsor 'Shakunetsu! PK Saikyo Ketteisen 2026 in Kawasaki' and Provide CH1 SPORTS Balls as Official Match Balls

Connect Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Shunsuke Momose, President and CEO: Yuso Yamada) will provide CH1 SPORTS balls for the 'Shakunetsu! PK Saikyo Ketteisen 2026 in Kawasaki powered by COMMIT GINZA,' to be held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki.

CH1 SPORTS is a comprehensive sports brand originating from Argentina. Connect Inc. is a shareholder of the brand and serves as a strategic partner supporting its business growth, actively promoting its expansion across Asia.

This sponsorship and ball supply initiative is part of broader efforts to expand CH1 SPORTS into the Japanese market and, ultimately, across the Asian sports scene. Connect Inc. will continue to create opportunities through sports events and competition venues to generate new value through sports.

About 'Shakunetsu! PK Saikyo Ketteisen 2026 in Kawasaki'

'Shakunetsu! PK Saikyo Ketteisen 2026 in Kawasaki powered by COMMIT GINZA' is a soccer tournament event focused exclusively on penalty kicks.

Teams of 2 to 5 members can enter, with matches decided through penalty shootouts between kickers and goalkeepers. A key feature is that participants are not limited to experienced soccer players—friends, families, school clubs, and circles can all form teams and join.

The event will be held at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki, with a total of 200 teams to be recruited. The winning team will receive a prize of 1 million yen.

Event Overview

Event Name: Shakunetsu! PK Saikyo Ketteisen 2026 in Kawasaki powered by COMMIT GINZA Date and Time: Sunday, July 5, 2026, registration from 14:00 Venue: Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki Location: 2-1-9 Fujimi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture Number of Teams: 200 teams Team Composition: 2 to 5 members per team Format: Tournament system Champion Prize: 1,000,000 yen Entry Fee: 5,000 yen for university students, 12,000 yen for general participants, 10,000 yen for Kawasaki residents

Official Website: https://assist-sports.com/pk-saikyo-2026-summer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f00tballassist?igsh=MzdmMnZsMmhtYjRy

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CH1 SPORTS: A Sports Brand Gaining Adoption in Competitive Arenas

CH1 SPORTS is a comprehensive sports brand originating from Argentina.

Rooted in the football powerhouse of Argentina, the brand owns the trademark of Maradona and develops and supplies balls and sports equipment for football and other ball sports.

Aiming to deliver 'the highest performance for all ball sports,' CH1 SPORTS is committed to contributing to the global sports community and developing high-quality, sport-optimized products. Additionally, the brand has established strategic partnerships with various sports organizations and clubs, supporting athletes at all levels—from juniors to professionals.

In basketball, CH1 SPORTS balls are adopted as the official balls of the Argentine Basketball Confederation (CAB) and the Metropolitan Basketball League, supporting the development of over 10,000 children.

In handball, the brand is the official ball supplier for Fe.Me.Bal (Buenos Aires Metropolitan Handball Federation). In football, CH1 SPORTS products are used by clubs such as Deportivo Morón, Argentinos Juniors, and Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.

CH1 SPORTS will continue to deliver new value to athletes and sports fans worldwide through ongoing collaboration with sports organizations and clubs, as well as continuous product development.

Official Website: https://ch1sports.com.ar/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ch1_sports

Connect Inc. Holds Asia Distribution Rights for CH1 SPORTS

Connect Inc. is a shareholder of the sports brand 'CH1 SPORTS' and acts as a strategic partner supporting its business growth, promoting its operations across Asia.

Going forward, the company will advance the sales and promotion of CH1 SPORTS balls and sports equipment across Japan and other Asian countries and regions, while also enhancing the brand's value.

This event sponsorship and ball supply is part of those efforts.

Connect Inc. will not limit itself to mere product sales but will create connections with sports events and competition venues, developing sports businesses that connect players, teams, communities, and companies.

Moving forward, Connect Inc. will continue to accelerate the growth of the CH1 SPORTS brand from Japan across Asia, aiming to create new value through sports.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ch1_sports_asia/?hl=ja

Sales Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0FV8CN16W

About Connect Inc.

Since its founding in 2014, Connect Inc. has continuously created new value by connecting people, technology, and businesses, guided by the philosophy: 'Through work, we cultivate people, connect with people, and link people together. Through business, we aim to improve society.'

True to its name 'CONNECT,' the company is more than just a development firm.

It continues to challenge itself as a 'business creation platform company' that connects people, companies, technology, and business, as well as Japan and the world, to generate new ventures and value.

Established: June 1, 2014 Headquarters: WeWork Moriyama Trust Tower 22F, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Development Hub (CONNECT TECH HUB): WeWork Moriyama Trust Tower 21F, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Seitai Pelvic Adjustment Connect: 1-9-13 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Miraise Residential Kudan 1F yuyura: KY-do Building 2F, 2-4-4 Azabu-juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Telephone: 03-4446-2088 Official Website: https://connec10.co.jp/ X: https://x.com/10connect

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connec10