Sanko Concludes Sponsorship Agreement with Wakayama University Athletic Association Soccer Club, Celebrating its 100th Anniversary

Sanko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture; Representative Director: Futoki Kakutani), which provides comprehensive services from product development to manufacturing and sales of life support products, primarily cleaning, disaster prevention, and pet supplies, is pleased to announce that it has concluded a sponsorship agreement for the 2026 season with the Wakayama University Athletic Association Soccer Club. This partnership aims to contribute to the local community through in-kind donations, mainly cleaning supplies.

Background and Purpose of the Sponsorship Agreement The Wakayama University Athletic Association Men's Soccer Club, founded in 1926, will celebrate its significant milestone of "100th Anniversary" in 2026. The club upholds the philosophy of "Growing in Wakayama, Growing with Wakayama," striving not only for victory on the pitch (promotion to Kansai Student League Division 3) but also dedicating itself to solving regional issues and promoting sports through its community contribution activities, the "WA Project." It is a student-led organization.

Sanko deeply resonated with the club's commitment to contributing to the local community and the students' initiative to create value themselves, leading to the conclusion of this partnership agreement. Through this partnership, Sanko aims to support the challenges of students who will lead the future and bring further vitality to Wakayama Prefecture.

Specific Initiatives Regarding the Partnership Under this agreement, Sanko will support the club's activities through "in-kind sponsorship," providing its own products such as cleaning and laundry supplies. By offering various products, including cleaning and laundry items for use in the clubroom, Sanko will help create a clean and comfortable environment where players can focus on their daily training and competitions with peace of mind.

Comment from Captain Ota of Wakayama University Athletic Association Men's Soccer Club "We are deeply honored to have concluded a sponsorship agreement with Sanko Co., Ltd. The Wakayama University Soccer Club is engaged in community contribution activities as the 'WA Project.' As we approach our 100th anniversary, we aim to become an even more community-rooted team. We resonated with Sanko's commitment to regional contribution and reached out with the desire to collaborate, which led to this agreement. Moving forward, in addition to our growth in competition, we will strive to repay this support with results, such as league promotion. We also aim to be a presence that contributes to the community. We kindly ask for your continued warm support and encouragement."

Comment from Futoki Kakutani, Representative Director of Sanko Co., Ltd. "We are greatly honored to become a partner of the Wakayama University Athletic Association Men's Soccer Club at this momentous occasion of their 100th anniversary. What resonated most with us is their philosophy: 'Growing in Wakayama, Growing with Wakayama.' The sight of students not only striving for victory but also addressing regional issues and taking action themselves deeply aligns with our company's desire for the development of the local community. Through this in-kind sponsorship, we will support the creation of a clean and comfortable environment, enabling the players to fully dedicate themselves to their daily practices. Together with the young power that will forge the future, we will continue to bring further vitality to the land of Wakayama. We kindly ask for your warm support and encouragement for the Wakayama University Athletic Association Men's Soccer Club."

About Wakayama University Athletic Association Soccer Club Operating from Wakayama University, it is the only university soccer team in Wakayama Prefecture affiliated with the University Soccer Federation. This historic organization will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026 and has a total of 47 players and staff. Under the philosophy of "Coexistence and Co-prosperity ~Growing in Wakayama, Growing with Wakayama~," the club is fully committed not only to its goal of promotion to Kansai Student League Division 3 but also to its community contribution activities, the "WA Project," through soccer. [HP] https://wakayama.squadra11.com/ [Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/wakayama_univ.fc_official [X] https://x.com/wakayamauniv_fc?s=21&t=oO7r1gxsQ2d4SnHrJcytkg

About Sanko Co., Ltd. Based in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, Sanko Co., Ltd. operates under the motto of Japan-made, high-quality, and customer-first. They provide comprehensive services from product development to manufacturing and sales of life support products, primarily cleaning, disaster prevention, and pet supplies. Their flagship product, the "Oshikko Suu-Pat" series, has sold approximately 1.8 million units since fiscal year 2021. As a manufacturer of life support products that cater to everyone's daily lives, they aim to support a prosperous society. [Company Name] Sanko Co., Ltd. [Representative] Futoki Kakutani, Representative Director [Location] 715 Ohno-naka, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture [Established] April 1, 1967 [Capital] 95 million JPY [Business Activities] Development, manufacturing, and sales of life support products [HP] https://sanko-gp.co.jp/ [Official Online Store] https://onlineshop.sanko-gp.co.jp/ [YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBIJyqK6v-HVvaEQ4ZSHWAw [Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/sanko_souji/ [X] https://twitter.com/sanko_wakayama