transcosmos Announces Recruitment of Top Athletes as New Graduates via JOC's "Athnavi" Program
transcosmos has decided to hire two top athletes as new graduates through JOC's "Athnavi" program, aiming to revitalize the organization and promote diversity by incorporating their challenging spirit.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 23:00
transcosmos has decided to hire two top athletes aiming for the world as new graduates through "Athnavi," an athlete employment support website operated by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC). By incorporating the athletes' challenging spirit into its corporate culture, the company aims to revitalize the organization and promote diversity.
Through the recruitment of top athletes who embody "challenge," "persistence," and "growth," transcosmos aims to reform the mindset of each employee and revitalize the organization. The athletes' dedication to pursuing their dreams while balancing competition and work is expected to be a great inspiration for employees and lead to the overall growth of the company.
■ Profiles of Newly Hired Athletes
Name: Misaki Nobata (Athlete) Sport: Shooting / Rifle Shooting


Main Achievements:
・July 2024: Paris 2024 Olympics
Women's 10m Air Rifle Individual: 12th place
Mixed 10m Air Rifle Team: 25th place
・October 2024: SAGA2024 National Sports Festival (Oita)
Women's 10m Air Rifle Individual: 2nd place
Mixed 10m Air Rifle Team: 1st place
・November 2024: All Japan Sport Shooting Championship (Saitama)
Women's 10m Air Rifle Individual: 1st place
・August 2025: Asian Championship (Kazakhstan)
Women's 50m 3-Position Rifle Individual: 3rd place
Women's 50m 3-Position Rifle Team: 2nd place
・November 2025: World Championship (Egypt)
Women's 50m 3-Position Rifle Individual: 8th place
・January 2026: H&N Cup (Germany)
Women's 10m Air Rifle Individual: 2nd place
・As of March 2026: Holds current Japanese record in main competition (633.7 points)
Comment: I am committed to continuing my challenge with all employees towards achieving a medal at the target Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Competition is a series of setbacks, but I believe that dreams come true if one perseveres without giving up and never forgets gratitude to those around them. I will dedicate myself wholeheartedly. I also aim to enhance my human qualities as a working professional.
Name: Mako Hiraizumi (Athlete) Sport: Triathlon


Main Achievements:
・February 2025: World Triathlon Championship Series (Abu Dhabi)
Elite Women: 31st place, Mixed Relay: 7th place
・February 2025: Asia Triathlon Cup (Putrajaya)
Elite Women: 2nd place
・May 2025: World Triathlon Championship Series (Yokohama)
Elite Women: 40th place
・August 2025: Asia Triathlon Championship (Istanbul)
Elite Women: 6th place
・October 2025: World Triathlon Championship (Wollongong)
U23 Women: 15th place
・October 2025: Japan Triathlon Championship (Tokyo)
Championship Women: 3rd place
・November 2025: World Triathlon Cup (Florianópolis)
Elite Women: 10th place
Comment: I am deeply grateful for the environment that allows me to continue my sport. Moving forward, I will pursue further growth and results as an athlete, and as a working professional, I will strive to take responsibility and contribute to the company and society. I will never forget my gratitude to everyone who has supported me and will do my best to repay them with results.
● What is "Athnavi"?
"Athnavi" is a matching program operated by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) that supports active athletes in finding employment. It bridges companies and athletes, supporting athletes' career development by helping them balance competition and work.
(https://www.joc.or.jp/for-athletes/career/athnavi/)
※transcosmos is a registered trademark or trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.
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(About transcosmos inc.)
Since its establishment in 1966, transcosmos has strived to enhance the competitiveness of its client companies by integrating superior "people" with the latest "technological capabilities" to provide higher value services. Currently, with 186 bases in 36 countries and regions, mainly in Asia, transcosmos provides services that support client companies' business processes from both cost optimization and sales expansion perspectives. Furthermore, in line with the global expansion of the e-commerce market, transcosmos offers global e-commerce one-stop services that deliver excellent products and services from client companies to consumers in 46 countries and regions worldwide. transcosmos will face customers and society, think together, challenge together, and realize together from conception to execution. https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp
FAQ
What is transcosmos's purpose in hiring athletes?
The aim is to reform employee mindsets, revitalize the organization, promote diversity, and contribute to society by incorporating athletes' challenging spirit into the corporate culture.
What sports do the hired athletes compete in?
Misaki Nobata competes in shooting (rifle shooting), and Mako Hiraizumi competes in triathlon. Both are top athletes aiming for global success.
What is the "Athnavi" program?
It's a matching program operated by the JOC to support active athletes in finding employment, helping them balance their sport and work careers.