[Athlete Contract Announcement] Track and Field Athlete Tomoya Ogikubo and "Pro-Fits" Sign New Supply Agreement

PIP Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President and Representative Director: Yuji Matsuura) announces that its sports care brand "Pro-Fits" has entered into a supply agreement with track and field (long-distance running) athlete Tomoya Ogikubo (affiliated with Hiramatsu Hospital). Through the provision of Pro-Fits products to Mr. Ogikubo, we will support him in achieving the best possible condition.

(Tomoya Ogikubo using Pro-Fits Recovery Tape)

Background of the Supply Agreement between Pro-Fits and Tomoya Ogikubo

Pro-Fits develops sports care products such as supporters, aiming to "support everyone who engages in sports with a goal." We have signed a supply agreement with Tomoya Ogikubo, a track and field (long-distance running) athlete who continues to challenge himself towards his goals.

◆ Comment from Tomoya Ogikubo

I have been a long-time user of the Recovery Tape. It is an indispensable item for my conditioning, from training to everyday minor body care. It is easy to use in any situation, so I recommend it not only to athletes but to everyone leading an active daily life.

(Tomoya Ogikubo)

◆ Profile

Name: Tomoya Ogikubo

Date of Birth: December 11, 1997

Hometown: Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture

Sport: Track and Field (Long-Distance Running)

Affiliation: Hiramatsu Hospital

Competition Results: ・2025 Japan Championships 10000m 7th place, 5000m 4th place

　　　　　・2026 Marugame International Half Marathon 4th place

　　　　　・Achieved the Japanese record for the men's 10km at the 2026 "10km en Ruta Villa de Laredo"

　　　　　　28 minutes 15 seconds (W) ※

Pro-Fits product used: Recovery Tape

※ (W): Japanese record recognized by World Athletics

What is "Pro-Fits"?

Established in February 2019, Pro-Fits is PIP's sports care brand with the brand concept of "removing the anxiety of injury and fatigue from everyone who enjoys sports, and being there for a future of living 'spoyaka'."

Aiming to develop sports care products not just for after problems occur, but to prevent problems from happening in the first place, we develop products from new perspectives, going beyond conventional ideas of care products. We aim to expand our product categories to meet the needs of people who enjoy sports, combining health consciousness and ambition.

*"Spoyaka" is a coined term combining "sports" and "healthy"

Tomoya Ogikubo also uses it! "Pro-Fits Recovery Tape"

Apply it to approach muscles! Improves blood circulation with a maximum magnetic force of 200mT

*Magnetic flux density based on JIS standards

① Improves blood circulation with a maximum magnetic force of 200mT

・Uses conical magnets to deliver magnetism over a wide area

・Adopts a color for the magnetic particles that is less visible through the bandage

② Product design recommended for sports scenes

・The omnidirectional stretch adhesive bandage follows skin movement and is resistant to peeling

・Adopting a square-shaped adhesive bandage increases the adhesive surface area by 35% compared to a round one

・Highly breathable fabric prevents stuffiness

③ Other features

・Can be worn in the shower or bath

・Gentle on the skin

・Joint project with Pip Elekiban

[Product Overview]

[Contact Information for General Customers]

　PIP Corporation Customer Service Center

　TEL: 06-6945-4427

　

　PIP Product Information Website: https://www.pipjapan.co.jp/products/

　Pro-Fits Brand Site: https://profits.pipjapan.co.jp/

　Official X Account: https://x.com/ProFits_PIP

　Official Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/profits_pip/