Yamada Holdings Track and Field Club: Announcement of New Athlete for 2026 Season

Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture; Representative Director, Chairman and CEO: Noboru Yamada; hereinafter “Yamada Holdings”) is pleased to announce that Yuto Seko (High Jump) joined its track and field team on April 1, 2026.

Mr. Seko holds a personal best of 2.33m in the men's high jump, which is tied for the second-highest mark in Japanese history. He is an athlete with high expectations for future global success, having represented Japan at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships (finishing 10th) and winning a gold medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships held in February 2026. In addition to his daily training as an athlete, he will also be involved in Yamada Holdings' social contribution activities through track and field, which are conducted in various regions across Japan.

Yuto Seko Profile * Event: Men's High Jump * Hometown: Shiga Prefecture * University: Chukyo University * Personal Best: 2.33m (Tied for 2nd all-time in Japan)

<Major Achievements> * 10th place, Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships * Winner, Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Comment from Yuto Seko "I am honored to join Yamada Holdings. I will never forget my gratitude for this environment that allows me to challenge even greater heights, and I will give my absolute best to my athletic career, which is something I can only do now. Furthermore, I want to focus not only on my own competition but also on activities that pass on the experience I have gained to the next generation. Although I still have much to learn, I will work with all my might and look forward to your continued support."

Yamada Holdings will continue to support the growth of athletes while striving to promote sports and contribute to local communities.