[Tokyo Great Bears] Announcement of Contract Renewal for Riku Ito

Tokyo Great Bears (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenji Kubota) is pleased to announce that a contract renewal for the 2026-27 season has been finalized for middle blocker Riku Ito.

Furthermore, Riku Ito's jersey number will change to '2' beginning with the 2026-27 season.

We appreciate your continued support and cheering.

■ Riku Ito Player Profile

[Position] Middle Blocker

[Date of Birth] November 14, 2001 (Age: 24)

[Hometown] Chofu City, Tokyo

[Height/Weight] 195cm / 92kg

[Dominant Arm] Right

[Career Background] Sundai Gakuen High School -> Waseda University -> Tokyo Great Bears

[Jersey Number] 2 (Changed from previous)

■ Comment from Riku Ito

I will be playing for the Tokyo Great Bears again for the 2026-27 season.

Thanks to the support of all the 'Lil Bears' fans and our sponsors, I have been able to engage in exciting activities every season.

Three seasons have passed since I joined the Tokyo Great Bears. In past seasons, I have been helped a lot by those around me, but from now on, I aim to be a player who generates energy and passion, providing vitality to the whole team.

Please continue to fight with us. Thank you!

■ Club Operating Company

Company Name: Great Bears Co., Ltd.

Address: Ebisu Prime Square Tower 11F, 1-1-39 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Kenji Kubota, Representative Director

Established: May 2022

Business Industry: Operation, entertainment, and promotion of professional volleyball teams

Website: https://tokyo-greatbears.com/