Activity Report: Empowering 'Active Seniors' – 11 Seniors Aged 65+ Take the Pitch at Shimizu S-Pulse Match

Cosmo Health Match Event Report

Cosmo Health Co., Ltd., a company with a vision to 'create a disease-free society,' served as a premium partner for the J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse. They hosted the 'Cosmo Health Match' during the 15th round of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League against Cerezo Osaka at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

### The Role of Sports in an Aging Society In Japan, the population aged 65 and over has reached 36 million, with Shizuoka Prefecture hitting a record-high aging rate of 30.9%. Recognizing that the future of society depends on the healthy longevity of its elderly population, Cosmo Health is focusing on the potential of sports as a form of preventive medicine.

### Senior Pitch Escort Experience On May 6, 2026, 11 seniors walked onto the pitch with the players as escort seniors. The initiative received over 100 applications, serving as a catalyst to motivate participants to continue cheering for the team in good health. Takashi Kozuka, Representative Director and President, shared his desire to increase the number of people aging happily.

### Future Outlook Cosmo Health, in collaboration with Shimizu S-Pulse, remains committed to initiatives such as the 'Happy Senior Project,' which includes walking soccer, to promote an environment where people can stay active regardless of their age.