New Balance Signs Athlete Contract with Abbygail Fuka Ido, Welcoming Her to the New Balance Family

New Balance Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO, Shunichi Kubota) is proud to announce the signing of an athlete contract with Abbygail Fuka Ido, one of Japan’s most prominent sprinters, effective June 2026. Ido will officially join the New Balance family, following her remarkable double victory in the 100m and 200m events at the 110th Japan Athletics Championships held from June 12 (Fri) to 14 (Sun) at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Aichi Prefecture. New Balance celebrates her achievements and commits to supporting her future performances and global challenges.

Message from Abbygail Fuka Ido

"I am truly honored and delighted to sign as a New Balance athlete. Having long used and loved New Balance products, this partnership holds special meaning for me. I will continue striving to improve my running and reach even greater heights. It has also been my dream to help spread New Balance products across Asia. I look forward to collaborating globally with New Balance. Thank you for your continued support!"

Message from Shunichi Kubota, President & CEO of New Balance Japan

"We are thrilled to welcome Abbygail Fuka Ido, who has been running with New Balance since her student days, into the New Balance family. Her dedication to her craft, combined with her enduring smile even under intense competition, perfectly embodies our brand mission of 'Positive Change.' Moving forward, New Balance will continue to support Ido with high-performance footwear, apparel, and accessories—from daily training to international competition."

Abbygail Fuka Ido – Athlete Profile

Born on June 15, 2001, in Gifu Prefecture. National record holder in the 200m, 300m, and mixed 4×400m relay. Specializing in sprints (100m, 200m, 400m), she began track and field in elementary school (4th grade) and achieved her first national title in the 100m at the All-Japan Junior High School Championships in 9th grade. She attended Shigakukan High School and later Kobe University, consistently ranking among the top athletes of her generation. After graduation, she joined the Tobu Bank Track and Field Club in Fukushima Prefecture, continuing to represent Japan on the global stage.

【Competitive Achievements】

2023 – Japan Student Individual Championships: 200m Champion

2023 – World University Games (Chengdu): Japanese National Team Representative

2024 – World Relays (Bahamas): Mixed 4×400m Relay Representative

2024 – Japan Championships: 3rd Place in 400m

2025 – Japan Championships: 100m Champion / 200m Champion

2025 – World Championships (Tokyo): 8th Place in Mixed 4×400m Relay / Representative in Women’s 200m

2026 – World Relays (Botswana): Mixed 4×400m Relay Representative, Japan Championships: 100m Champion / 200m Champion

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