Comture Welcomes Two New Para-Athlete Employees

Comture Corporation has newly hired two para-athletes, Yuna Nishimura (wheelchair rugby, para-athletics) and Motoki Sugano (wheelchair tennis, wheelchair rugby), as part of its DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) promotion. This initiative strengthens the company's commitment to empowering diverse talent and contributing to society.
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Comture Corporation (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & Executive Officer: Chihiro Sawada; hereinafter "Comture") announced that it has newly welcomed two para-athlete employees, Yuna Nishimura and Motoki Sugano, as part of its DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, *1) promotion, which began hiring para-athlete employees from fiscal year 2025. Yuna Nishimura is a member of the wheelchair rugby team "GLANZ" and has been selected as a 강화designated player for the 2026 Japan Wheelchair Rugby National Team. She is also a remarkable athlete who excels across various sports, holding Japanese records in two events (100m and 400m) in the T52 class (*2) of para-athletics. Motoki Sugano participates in domestic and international tours in the quad class (*3) of wheelchair tennis and is expected to achieve further success in the future. He is also a member of the wheelchair rugby team "BLITZ" and has consistently achieved stable results, including winning and placing high in the All Japan Wheelchair Rugby Championship. *1 DEI&B (Dee-Ee-Eye-And-Bee) An abbreviation for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, it is a concept that promotes the sustainable growth and innovation of an organization by creating an environment where diverse talent is treated fairly and can thrive with peace of mind. *2 T52 Class A class for wheelchair track athletes with severe impairment in trunk and both lower limbs, and mild impairment in both arms and shoulders. *3 Quad Class A class for wheelchair tennis players with impairments not only in the lower limbs but also in the upper limbs. Yuna Nishimura ©MegumiMasuda/JWRF Motoki Sugano ©MegumiMasuda/JWRF Based on its sustainability policy, Comture Group has set "empowerment and growth of diverse talent" as one of its material issues, promoting the creation of a workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, or disability, can demonstrate their abilities as a management strategy. This hiring continues the Comture Group's efforts to create an environment where diverse talent can thrive. Moving forward, the company will continue to contribute to society through sports, further develop its organization and working styles, and aim to enhance sustainable corporate value by drawing out the potential of each employee. ■Related Websites Comture Hires First Para-Athlete Employees (September 12, 2025) Sustainability Policy and Materiality | Comture Corporation JWRF Japan Wheelchair Rugby Federation Official Website JPA Japan Para Athletics Federation Official Website JWTA Japan Wheelchair Tennis Association Official Website Comture Corporation, Management Planning & IR Department E-mail: press@comture.com Corporate Website: https://www.comture.com Comture Group Established: January 18, 1985 Location: Gate City Ohsaki East Tower 9F & 15F, 1-11-2 Ohsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Representative: Chihiro Sawada, Representative Director, President & Executive Officer Capital: 1,022 million JPY Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime (Securities Code 3844)