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~ Athletes supported by JPF excel on the world stage, achieving the remarkable feat of winning medals for the fourth consecutive year ~

Kazushige Kuboki (Aisan Racing Team), rider with whom we have a support contract, won the silver medal in the men's omnium at the 2025 UCI Track World Championships held in Santiago, Chile from Wednesday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 26th, 2025.
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Representative Director Shuntaro Watanabe (left) and athlete Kazushige Kuboki (right) shaking hands during a courtesy visit before the World Championships

Kuboki competed in three events at this tournament: team pursuit, omnium, and madison. In the individual omnium event, he won the silver medal after a close race against some of the world's top athletes, finishing just two points behind first place.
The other day, before the World Championships, Kuboki paid us a courtesy visit and gave us a powerful comment: "Please look forward to it." True to his words, Kuboki won the silver medal at the tournament, the highest ranking for a Japanese man in the omnium, achieving the incredible feat of winning a medal for the fourth consecutive year, once again proving his high level of skill and mental strength.
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Over the past four years, Kuboki has consistently maintained a level where he could aim for a medal on the world stage. He commented on the motivation that drives his high performance and his honest feelings after finishing this tournament as follows:
"I was aiming to win my first omnium so I am disappointed, but unlike when I won the silver medal four years ago, I can't honestly be happy about it, so I think that's proof of my growth. Next year I really want to aim for the gold medal. As for my motivation, the support from the Japan Cycling Federation and HPCJC, the success of my teammates, and the inspiration I've had since joining Keirin world four years ago have all been major driving forces. I'm 36 now, but I still have a long way to go. I've always thought of myself as a 'late bloomer', and I feel that these words are finally starting to take shape now."
He also shared his thoughts about Los Angeles three years from now.
"Going to Los Angeles is also a personal challenge for me, and I'm looking forward to using my experience to demonstrate what more I can do. Every year is a challenge, and of course I'll be competing in Keirin. There is a risk of injury, but even with that, I want to compete in the competitive world and continue to compete at the forefront with top athletes from overseas. As long as I have this desire, I think I can continue to grow."
 
Kuboki's challenge continues.
Please keep an eye on Kuboki's further success in the future.

[Comment from Representative Director Shuntaro Watanabe]
I would like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Kuboki on his silver medal and his remarkable achievement of winning a medal for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement is a testament to his tireless efforts, and also a great hope for passing on the potential of cycling to the next generation.
Furthermore, Kuboki's achievements not only improve competitive ability, but also embody the value of developing interpersonal skills and leadership through cycling. I hope that the next generation of cycling athletes will be inspired by Kuboki and follow in his footsteps as they continue to take on new challenges.
We will continue to support Kuboki's challenges, further expand the circle of human resource development through cycling, and contribute to the development of the entire industry.

[Mr. Kuboki and the JPF Scholarship]
Kuboki will also serve as an ambassador for the JPF Scholarship Program from fiscal year 2025.
This system is aimed at university students who are enthusiastic about cycling, and aims to support their future career development while balancing their studies and sports.
 
Currently, three university rider are working hard every day toward their respective goals as JPF scholarship recipients. The presence of Kuboki competing on the world stage is a great encouragement for the scholarship recipients and a driving force behind their continued challenges. We are currently recruiting for the second batch of recipients.

➤ Recruitment for the second batch of JPF Scholarship Program