Tokushima Gambarous Announces Expiration of Contract for Manager/Interpreter Yian Lee

Thank you very much for your continued support and coverage of the Tokushima Gambarous.

Tokushima Gambarous hereby announces that the contract with our Manager and Interpreter, Yian Lee, will expire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Yian Lee - Manager and Interpreter

Date of Birth: September 15, 1995

Place of Birth: Taiwan

Background: Chinese Culture University Tokyo College of Sports and Recreation 2021-22: Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka - Manager and Interpreter 2022-23: Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka - Assistant Manager 2023-24: Kobe Storks - Manager and Interpreter 2024-25: Tokushima Gambarous - Interpreter and Assistant Manager 2025-present: Tokushima Gambarous - Manager and Interpreter

Comment from Manager and Interpreter Yian Lee:

As stated in the release, I will be leaving Tokushima Gambarous at the end of this season. During my two years with Gambarous, I received so much love from all the fans and boosters. The passion of your cheers and support is something I have never felt anywhere else, and I will never forget it for the rest of my life. Thank you so very much. I hope to see you all again somewhere! I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to President Usuki, the team staff, the front office staff, and all our partners for supporting the team in so many ways. Let's go Gambarous!

[Company Information]

Company Name: Gambaro Tokushima Co., Ltd.

Location: 5-23 Iwatsushi, Kitouwamuda, Naka-cho, Naka-gun, Tokushima Prefecture (Inside Media Do Tokushima Kito Office)

Office: 6-71-2 Showa-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture

Activities: Operation of the men's professional basketball team 'Tokushima Gambarous'

Hometown: Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City

Official Website: https://gambarous.jp/

The Vision Behind 'Tokushima Gambarous' The name 'Gambarous' originates from the Japanese phrase 'Gambarou' (Let's do our best). It is a word that everyone naturally uses to encourage others when tackling a challenge, regardless of success or failure. By incorporating this watchword of mutual encouragement and recognition into the club's name, the team aims to foster a sense of unity. The vision is to grow into a club supported with cheers of 'Do your best!' by people of all ages and genders, ultimately becoming a team that makes people feel, 'We are glad to have them in Tokushima.'