Sint-Truiden Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Igo-sha Co., Ltd.

Sint-Truiden VV (hereinafter referred to as STVV) is pleased to announce that we have signed a Canaries Sponsor agreement for the 2025-2026 season with Igo-sha Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo).

This sponsorship was made possible by their agreement with STVV's vision of supporting Japanese players, coaches, and business staff in their challenges in Europe and globally, and acting as a bridge between Japan and Belgium, not just in sports.

[Comment from Igo-sha Co., Ltd.] "We are deeply honored to have signed a sponsorship agreement with Sint-Truiden VV. We strongly resonate with STVV's vision of supporting Japanese players and business staff in their global endeavors and serving as a bridge between Japan and Belgium, and have therefore decided to participate as a sponsor. Igo-sha Co., Ltd. is a company that creates rich connections between Japan and the world through the promotion and international dissemination of traditional culture, including Go. From our respective fields of sports and culture, we will strongly support those challenging the world and contribute to the further development of STVV."

Company Overview

Company Name: Igo-sha Co., Ltd.

Representative: Ninosuke Nakayama

Location: 3-3-1 Nihonbashi-hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities: Promotion and development of Go, and international dissemination of Japanese traditional culture and promotion of cultural exchange through Go.

[About Sint-Truiden VV (STVV)] A football club belonging to the Belgian First Division A, founded in 1924. In November 2017, DMM.com LLC acquired the management rights. In 2018, Takayuki Tateishi, former GM of FC Tokyo, was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The club's five pillars are strengthening the top team, enhancing the academy, building new business schemes, expanding the stadium, and technological innovation through IT implementation. Players include Ryotaro Ito (formerly with Albirex Niigata), Bryan Reynolds (formerly with SL Benfica), Shogo Taniguchi (formerly with Al-Rayyan SC), Kaito Matsuzawa (formerly with V-Varen Nagasaki), Taiga Hata (formerly with Shonan Bellmare), and Shion Niikawa (formerly with Sagan Tosu). In the 2025-26 season, they finished 3rd with 43 points (22 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses / goal difference 15 / 61 goals scored, 46 goals conceded), finishing 3rd in Play-off 1, securing qualification for next season's UEFA competitions.