Tokyo Power Technology Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Motohashi, hereinafter "the Company"), which develops a wide range of businesses centered on the energy sector, promotes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) based on the philosophy that "the success of people with diverse values and experiences leads to the creation of new value."
We are pleased to announce that our affiliated athletes, Midori Kadowaki, Hiroto Kitadani, and Riki Toyama, have been selected as members of the Japanese national team for the "Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships Athletics" to be held in Penang, Malaysia, in October 2026.
Through our support for athletes with disabilities, the Company is working to foster a corporate culture where diverse talent can thrive and to realize an inclusive society. We will continue to support the athletes' challenges and strive to promote DE&I and social understanding through their achievements.
About the Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships Athletics:
Championship Name: Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships
The Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships is an international multi-sport event for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes in the Asia-Pacific region.
Championship Period: October 3, 2026 (Sat) - October 10, 2026 (Sat)
Venue: Penang, Malaysia
*Events with a small number of entries from each country may be canceled due to regulations.
*Relay team members may change.
Selected Athletes, Event Details, Profiles, and Comments
Midori Kadowaki
【Selected Events for Japanese National Team】
Women's 200m, Women's 4x100m Relay, Women's 4x400m Relay, Mixed 4x400m Relay, Women's 100m (Sub Member)
【PROFILE】
Date of Birth: July 1, 1992
Event: Athletics (100m/200m)
Hometown: Saitama Prefecture
University: University of Tsukuba Graduate School
Disability: Sensorineural hearing loss
Department: General Affairs Human Resources Development Group
【Major Achievements】
2024 Japan Para Athletics Championships (Kagawa)
100m 3rd place, 200m 1st place 2024 58th National Sports Festival for the Deaf (Gunma)
100m 1st place, 200m 1st place
2025 Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Mixed 4x400m Relay 6th place
(Japan Deaf Record Updated)
4x100m Women's Relay 6th place
【Midori Kadowaki's Comment】
I have been selected for four events, including individual and relay races. This is the first time in 10 years since the 200m at the World Championships in Bulgaria in 2016 that I have been selected for an individual event, so I am already excited. I will do my best to win medals in all events, including the relays. Thank you for your support.
Hiroto Kitadani
【Selected Events for Japanese National Team】
Men's Pole Vault
【PROFILE】
Date of Birth: May 14, 2002
Event: Athletics (Pole Vault)
Hometown: Osaka Prefecture
University: Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences
Disability: Sensorineural hearing loss
Department: General Affairs Labor Relations Group
【Major Achievements】
2020 Japan Deaf Athletics Championships
Men's Pole Vault Winner, Men's 100m Runner-up 2022 Summer Deaflympics (Brazil)
Men's Pole Vault Gold Medal
2024 World Deaf Athletics Championships (Taiwan)
Men's Pole Vault Silver Medal
2025 Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Men's Pole Vault Bronze Medal
【Hiroto Kitadani's Comment】
Having been selected for the team this time, my goal of winning remains unchanged, and I want to make this a match that will be a good springboard for next year's World Championships. I truly feel that this selection is only possible due to the daily support I receive. I will not forget my gratitude to everyone involved and will prepare to be in good condition for the main competition by making adjustments in the remaining three months. Thank you for your support!
Riki Toyama
【Selected Events for Japanese National Team】
Men's Hammer Throw
【PROFILE】
Date of Birth: November 26, 2003
Event: Athletics (Hammer Throw)
Hometown: Tokyo
University: University of Tsukuba
Disability: Sensorineural hearing loss
Department: Nuclear Power Business Division
Nuclear Business General Management Group
【Major Achievements】
2023 Japan Deaf Athletics Championships
Men's Hammer Throw 2nd place 2024 World Deaf Athletics Championships
Men's Hammer Throw Bronze Medal
2024 Japan Deaf Athletics Championships
Hammer Throw Winner
2025 Japan Deaf Athletics Championships
Men's Hammer Throw Winner
2025 Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Men's Hammer Throw Gold Medal
【Riki Toyama's Comment】
First of all, I am relieved to have been selected. From here, I will carefully prepare for the competition and do my best. This will be my first international competition since becoming a working adult, so I am very much looking forward to seeing the results in a greatly changed environment. I will work hard to repay everyone's support with solid results. Thank you for your support!
About Our DE&I Initiatives
Our Affiliated Athletes (Events) [From left in photo] Riki Toyama (Deaf Athletics Men's Hammer Throw), Midori Kadowaki (Deaf Athletics Women's 100m, 200m), Tomo Osanai (Deaf Athletics Men's Pole Vault), Ryoto Takizawa (Men's Deaf Football), Hiroto Kitadani (Deaf Athletics Men's Pole Vault) *Athletes not pictured: Akane Kato (Para Athletics Women's 100m, 200m, 400m), Takuya Okada (Men's Deaf Football)
Company Name: Tokyo Power Technology Co., Ltd.
Representative: Jun Motohashi, President and CEO
Head Office Address: 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/
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: プレスリリース