[Great Achievement] Kotaro Kiyooka of Kakushin Life Wins the Meiji Cup All-Japan Invitational Wrestling Championship! Back-to-Back Victory Following the Emperor's Cup

## Securing a Spot for the Asian Games with a Consecutive Victory

Kotaro Kiyooka, affiliated with Kakushin Life of the Kakushin Group, has achieved a remarkable victory in the men's freestyle 65kg category at the Meiji Cup All-Japan Invitational Wrestling Championship. Building on his gold medal performance at the Paris Olympics, Kiyooka has once again demonstrated his dominance in domestic competition. This win secures his ticket to the Asian Games in Aichi this fall and the World Championships in Kazakhstan.

Kiyooka joined the Kakushin Group in March 2025, deeply resonating with the company's philosophy of "enriching the world with innovative power." Driven by his desire to deliver courage and hope to the community through his athletic endeavors, he is working daily toward his goal of winning back-to-back gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The Kakushin Group remains committed to supporting Kiyooka's focus on his athletic career and will continue to work with him to contribute to local community development and create new value.

## Statement from Kotaro Kiyooka

"This tournament was an extremely difficult battle. Being studied by competitors and facing unprecedented pressure, I decided to 'challenge myself once again with the mindset of a challenger' while confronting my weaknesses. Overcoming these tough situations to win has led to significant growth for me as an athlete."

"My next goals are the Asian Games in Aichi in October and the World Championships. I am committed to winning there as well and will continue to strive by accumulating small daily goals to report good news once again."

## Profile

Born in April 2001, Kochi Prefecture. Won the gold medal in men's freestyle 65kg at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joined the Kakushin Group in March 2025.

## About Kakushin Group

A group company consisting of "Kakushin Life," "Kakushin Mobility/Shaken no Hayataro Adachi Store," and "Kakushin Construction." They have been selling energy, automobiles, and housing equipment in Adachi Ward for over 60 years.