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~Together, we will take on the challenges that will lead to the future of cycling.

JPF Co., Ltd. (main office; Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shuntaro Watanabe) has signed a support contract with professional cyclist Kazushige Kuboki (TEAM UKYO) for the year 2026.

(Photo) Courtesy: JPF Co., Ltd.

Kuboki has continued to excel on numerous international stages, including the World Championships, and is currently continuing to challenge himself in pursuit of even greater heights.
JPF supports Kuboki's endeavors and hopes to use his experience and message to contribute to the development of the next generation of cyclists and the popularization and advancement of cycling.
Going forward, we will prioritize Kuboki's athletic activities while collaborating with him through various initiatives such as events and information dissemination.

Future Development

JPF is committed to promoting and developing cycling, which will contribute to the future of the sport.
Through our support for Kuboki, we aim to expand interest in the sport and create an environment where the next generation of athletes can take on challenges.
We also feature an interview with Kuboki, where we discuss the background of this contract and his future prospects. Please be sure to check it out.

▼Read the interview article here
https://www.jpf.co.jp/jpfnews/kazushige_kuboki_column1/

Comment from Kazushige Kubiki

We are extremely encouraged by JPF's support.
Of course, I want to improve my own athletic performance, but I also hope that through my experiences and efforts, I can convey something to athletes who are about to take on the challenge of competing in the future.
I will continue to face each race head-on, striving to reach even greater heights.

Kazushige Kuboki Profile

He competed in the omnium at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she placed 6th in both the Madison and Omnium events.
In the same year, he won the scratch race at the UCI Track World Championships, earning the "rainbow jersey" awarded to the world champion in cycling.
Furthermore, in the omnium event at the same competition in 2025, he achieved the highest ranking ever for a Japanese elite male, finishing in second place.
Originally from Fukushima Prefecture. He is active in the fields of Keirin), Track, and road cycling, and is a member of TEAM UKYO.
As the oldest member of the Japanese Track team, he leads the younger generation while looking ahead to the next big stage and continues to challenge himself at the forefront of the world.

Homepage: https://kazushige-kuboki.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazushige_kuboki/

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