Para-alpine skier Kohei Takahashi, who is affiliated with Comnico Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Naoki Hasegawa), a subsidiary of Lovable Marketing Group Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Masayuki Hayashi; Securities Code: 9254), will speak at a lecture held by the Morioka Central Community Center on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM. The lecture is titled "What I Saw Because I Couldn't Reach My Dream, and Beyond."

During the lecture, Takahashi, an Iwate Prefecture native and a para-athlete active on the world stage, will share his experiences of competing while living with cerebral palsy. He will talk about his recent tournaments and overseas expeditions, insights gained from daily training, his continued efforts to qualify for the 2026 Winter Paralympics, and his future challenges. Applications are currently being accepted, and residents of Morioka and others are encouraged to attend.

Lecture Overview Title: "What I Saw Because I Couldn't Reach My Dream, and Beyond" Date and Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) Venue: Morioka Central Community Center, 1st Floor Auditorium (14-1 Atago-cho, Morioka, 020-0013) Participation Fee: Free Capacity: Approx. 120 people (first-come, first-served basis) Registration Method: Via registration form, QR code, fax, phone, or at the Morioka Central Community Center counter. Inquiries regarding the lecture: Morioka Central Community Center, Tel: 019-654-5366

Comment from Kohei Takahashi "Through my experience of taking on global challenges while facing my disability, I hope to convey the meaning of continuing to challenge myself even in the midst of difficulties and my gratitude to those who have supported me. I plan to speak candidly about my experiences and thoughts from my athletic career in my own words. I am approaching this lecture with great determination, as it represents a major milestone for me."

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