World's Premier Skateboarding League 'SLS TOKYO' to be Held for the Third Time on Saturday, November 14 in Ariake Arena, Tokyo! MinebeaMitsumi, Supporting Global Rotational Technology, Decided as Presenting Partner!

MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (Headquarters: Nagano Prefecture, Representative Director, Chairman and CEO: Yoshihisa Kainuma, hereinafter 'MinebeaMitsumi') will serve as the presenting partner for 'SLS TOKYO,' the Tokyo event of the world's premier skateboarding league 'SLS (Street League Skateboarding),' to be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

MinebeaMitsumi, a global leader in miniature and small-diameter ball bearings, possesses top-tier technical capabilities in 'ball bearings,' precision components that reduce rotational friction and enable smooth movement. In skateboarding, ball bearings are integrated into the wheels and are crucial core parts that influence speed, gliding performance, and stability, supporting the performance of top skaters from the ground up.

<What are Ball Bearings?>

Ball bearings are precision components used in parts that support shafts to stably rotate the shafts of rotating equipment requiring high precision. In skateboarding, they are installed inside the wheels and are a technology/component directly linked to gliding performance and speed. This technology is utilized in a wide range of industries, including automobiles, aircraft, precision machinery, and energy, playing a vital role in supporting global mobility and infrastructure.

<SLS TOKYO 2026 Event Overview>

It has been decided that 'SLS TOKYO,' the Tokyo event of the world's premier skateboarding league 'SLS (Street League Skateboarding),' will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. This will be the third time the Tokyo event has been held, and the first in two years.

At the 2024 competition, Sora Shirai won the men's division, Yuto Horigome placed second, while in the women's division, Rinne Akama placed second and Coco Yoshizawa placed third, with Japanese athletes making significant strides on the world stage and attracting considerable attention. This event, bringing together top skaters from around the world, will be a valuable opportunity to experience world-class performance up close.

<About Street League Skateboarding (SLS)>

Established in 2010, STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARDING (SLS) is the first professional organization for street skateboarding and is recognized worldwide as the premier professional street skateboarding competition. Each venue features a different original course design, where the world's top skaters compete for the largest prize money. The 2026 tour will host arena competitions and Take Overs in seven cities worldwide.

The 2026 SLS CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR will be upgraded to an even more exciting competition with the participation of new global skaters, once again creating the ultimate immersive experience that can only be felt at the venue.

HP: https://www.streetleague.jp/

<About MinebeaMitsumi>

MinebeaMitsumi is a 'sogo' (integrated) *precision components manufacturer that handles various mechanical and electronic components such as semiconductors, motors, and sensors, centered on core technologies representing ultra-precision machining technology, including miniature and small-diameter ball bearings (bearings) that smooth the rotation of machinery, and protection ICs for 1-cell lithium-ion batteries. Our ultra-precision technology is used in a wide range of fields, including home appliances such as air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and hair dryers, information devices such as smartphones and personal computers, automotive, aerospace, and space products, and medical devices, supporting your daily life in unseen ways.

Website: https://www.minebeamitsumi.com/

* Sogo: A coined word meaning 'combining' rather than 'comprehensive.'

By combining all the resources of our group, we create new value through synergy.