ILL Becomes Sponsor of 'Japan Padel Corporate League'
ILL Corporation announced its sponsorship of the Japan Padel Corporate League (JPCL) starting April 2026, aiming to promote employee health, cross-industry networking, and the popularization of the rapidly growing racket sport.
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ILL Corporation (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka and Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Tetsuo Iwamoto; TSE Prime: 3854), which supports corporate business management with its proprietary systems, will become a sponsor of the "Japan Padel Corporate League (JPCL)" starting in April 2026. JPCL is a corporate padel league operated by BW Consulting Inc. and backed by the Japan Padel Association.
Aiming to further improve awareness in Japan, we will support the development by shedding light on this racket sport that men and women of all ages can enjoy. Our company will also participate in the league, leading to interaction inside and outside the company as well as health promotion.
[Features of "Padel" and Background of Sponsorship]
Global Competitor Population Rapidly Increasing, Japanese Players at Top Level in Asia
"Padel" is a racket sport played in pairs that incorporates elements of tennis. It is spreading rapidly worldwide, with a competitive population of over 30 million and an increase of approximately 240% from 2021 to 2024.
Furthermore, international attention is increasing, such as its adoption as an official event at the Asian Games scheduled to be held in 2026.
While the competitive population in Japan is still developing at about 42,000, Japanese players are achieving top-level results in Asia, such as the Japan women's national team winning the Asian Games, and future growth is expected.
*Survey by BW Consulting Inc.
A Racket Sport to "Use the Wall and Overcome the Wall"
Compared to tennis, the court is about half the size and the travel distance is shorter. On the other hand, there are a wide variety of shots utilizing the walls surrounding the four sides, allowing players to enjoy strategic play where victory or defeat is not determined by power alone.
Because it uses a board-like racket shorter than a tennis racket, it is easy for anyone to handle, and a feature is that the ball tends to fly straight.
It is attracting attention as a lifelong sport that men and women of all ages can enjoy without a heavy load, helping overcome barriers and leading to health promotion.
[About "Japan Padel Corporate League (JPCL)"]
"JPCL" is Japan's first corporate padel league established in 2026 by a former Japanese national padel team player from BW Consulting Inc. It is backed by the Japan Padel Association, which is affiliated with the International Padel Federation.
Aiming to further improve awareness in Japan, we will support the development by shedding light on this racket sport that men and women of all ages can enjoy. Our company will also participate in the league, leading to interaction inside and outside the company as well as health promotion.
[Features of "Padel" and Background of Sponsorship]
Global Competitor Population Rapidly Increasing, Japanese Players at Top Level in Asia
"Padel" is a racket sport played in pairs that incorporates elements of tennis. It is spreading rapidly worldwide, with a competitive population of over 30 million and an increase of approximately 240% from 2021 to 2024.
Furthermore, international attention is increasing, such as its adoption as an official event at the Asian Games scheduled to be held in 2026.
While the competitive population in Japan is still developing at about 42,000, Japanese players are achieving top-level results in Asia, such as the Japan women's national team winning the Asian Games, and future growth is expected.
*Survey by BW Consulting Inc.
A Racket Sport to "Use the Wall and Overcome the Wall"
Compared to tennis, the court is about half the size and the travel distance is shorter. On the other hand, there are a wide variety of shots utilizing the walls surrounding the four sides, allowing players to enjoy strategic play where victory or defeat is not determined by power alone.
Because it uses a board-like racket shorter than a tennis racket, it is easy for anyone to handle, and a feature is that the ball tends to fly straight.
It is attracting attention as a lifelong sport that men and women of all ages can enjoy without a heavy load, helping overcome barriers and leading to health promotion.
[About "Japan Padel Corporate League (JPCL)"]
"JPCL" is Japan's first corporate padel league established in 2026 by a former Japanese national padel team player from BW Consulting Inc. It is backed by the Japan Padel Association, which is affiliated with the International Padel Federation.