Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Gold and Silver Medalists, and 3 Athletes Holding Japanese Records in Para-Athletics Women's 100m and 200m Join Tokyo Power Technology

Tokyo Power Technology Corporation (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Jun Motohashi; hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which operates a wide range of businesses primarily in the energy sector, is promoting Diversity & Inclusion (hereinafter D&I) based on the idea that "the active participation of diverse individuals with various values and experiences leads to the creation of new value."

We are pleased to announce the new employment of three athletes: Riki Toyama, gold medalist in men's hammer throw at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics; Akito Takizawa, silver medalist in men's football at the same event; and Akane Kato, who holds the Japanese records in the T20 class women's 100m and 200m in para-athletics.

Newly Hired Athletes

Riki Toyama

Event: Track and Field / Hammer Throw

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Gold Medalist

Born in Tokyo

Akito Takizawa

Event: Football

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Silver Medalist

Born in Chiba Prefecture

Akane Kato

Event: Track and Field / 100m, 200m, 400m

Para-athletics

T20 Class Women's 100m and 200m Japanese Record Holder

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture

Background of Recruitment

Tokyo Power Technology positions Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) as one of its important management issues and is promoting organizational development where diverse human resources can demonstrate their abilities.

As part of this initiative, we are also engaged in supporting athletes, including those in para-sports, and are creating an environment that supports the balance between competitive activities and work. We believe that such initiatives will lead to the fostering of a corporate culture where not only athletes but also individuals with various backgrounds can thrive by leveraging their strengths.

The three individuals joining the company are all top athletes active in domestic and international competitions. We expect that their challenging spirit, tenacity, and teamwork cultivated through their sports will be a great asset to our business, which supports energy infrastructure.

Tokyo Power Technology will continue to create an environment where diverse human resources can demonstrate their abilities, and while valuing connections with society through sports, we will promote D&I initiatives.

Our D&I Initiatives

Our affiliated athletes (sporting event) [from left in photo]: Riki Toyama (Deaf Athletics Men's Hammer Throw), Midori Kadowaki (Deaf Athletics Women's 100m, 200m), Satoshi Osanai (Deaf Athletics Men's Pole Vault), Akito Takizawa (Men's Deaf Football), Hiroto Kitatani (Deaf Athletics Men's Pole Vault) *Akane Kato (Para-athletics Women's 100m, 200m, 400m) is scheduled to be photographed separately due to timing.

Based on the idea that "the active participation of diverse individuals with various values and experiences leads to the creation of new value," the Company is implementing athlete support measures with the aim of creating corporate value, such as further promoting "women's empowerment and employment of people with disabilities" and realizing an inclusive society through sports support for people with disabilities.

As part of this, the Company has sponsored the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, signed a partnership agreement with the Japan Deaf Athletics Association, and concluded an official partner agreement with the Japan Deaf Football Association, actively supporting the development and popularization of para-sports.

Currently, the Company supports a total of six athletes with disabilities: Midori Kadowaki, Satoshi Osanai, Hiroto Kitatani, Akito Takizawa, Riki Toyama, and Akane Kato. Our affiliated athletes not only excel in their competitions but also contribute to promoting understanding of para-sports and raising awareness of diversity within the company through internal and external events and information dissemination, spreading a diligent attitude and values that respect diversity. Through these initiatives, the Company will continue to work towards the realization of an inclusive society.

Company Overview

Company Name: Tokyo Power Technology Corporation

Representative: Jun Motohashi, President and Representative Director

Head Office Location: 5-5-13 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061

Date of Establishment: July 1, 2013

Business Activities: Environmental business, Thermal power plant business, Nuclear power business, Civil engineering and construction business, Insurance solutions business, etc.

● Company URL: https://www.tokyo-pt.co.jp/

● Company Athlete Site URL: https://www.tokyo-pt-recruit.jp/athlete/