Nurturing Future Japan Representatives Again This Year: Second Consecutive Year of Title Sponsorship for the All Japan Junior Badminton Championships

Noah Indoor Stage Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, President: Masayuki Onishi), which operates indoor tennis and badminton schools nationwide, has decided to sponsor the 45th All Japan Junior Badminton Championships as the "Tournament Title Partner" (Note 1) for the second consecutive year, following 2025. The tournament is organized by the Badminton Association of Japan (BAJ, Chairman: Mitsuru Murai).

This tournament is the nation's premier junior competition, bringing together top junior players from across the country to compete with the goal of becoming future representatives of Japan and world-class athletes.

It is positioned not only as a platform for improving athletic skills but also as a crucial opportunity for the younger generation to grow through challenges and expand their potential.

Through this sponsorship, our company will continue to support the development of the junior generation who will lead the future of Japanese badminton, and will work to create social value through sports.

(Note 1) BAJ "Tournament Title Partner" This is one of the partner programs that support BAJ's hosted tournaments (national events, etc.). 《BAJ Official Website》https://www.badminton.or.jp/corporate/partner

[Developing the Next Generation is the Key to the Future of Japanese Sports] Japan's sports environment is undergoing a major transformation, including a declining birthrate, decreasing opportunities for children to exercise, and the regional transfer of club activities. The very environment where one can continuously engage in sports and challenge goals is becoming an increasingly important social infrastructure.

Noah Indoor Stage is dedicated to promoting lifelong sports such as tennis, badminton, and pickleball, and operates school businesses nationwide. The company considers it a crucial mission not only to expand the athlete population but also to create an environment where children can encounter, continue, and challenge themselves in sports.

Following our initial sponsorship in 2025, by continuing our support for this tournament in 2026, we will encourage the growth and challenges of the players who will lead the future of Japanese badminton.

Furthermore, we empathize with BAJ's philosophy of "Healthy (physical and mental health/well-being)," "Nurture (rich humanity)," and "Connect (acceptance of diversity/breaking away from division)." We will continue to work not only on supporting competitive sports but also on the healthy development of the junior generation, the promotion of regional sports, and the creation of a prosperous society through sports.

[Overview of the 45th All Japan Junior Badminton Championships] Dates: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Location: Maebashi City / Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture Organizer: Badminton Association of Japan

Noah Indoor Stage Co., Ltd. Address: 524 Higashiyama, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture 672-8014 President and Representative Director: Masayuki Onishi Business: Planning and operation of tennis clubs and tennis schools, training and dispatch of tennis instructors, planning and operation of tennis events, sales of tennis goods, planning and operation of badminton schools, planning and operation of pickleball URL: https://noahis.com/