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We Take Sports Seriously and Commit
to Its Sustainable Development

The power of sports has more potential than we can imagine. It does not only help develop mental and physical health, but also brings wonder and inspiration to people, unites everyone, and at times even boosts their power to live.

With the history of 100 years since our company's foundation, today Panasonic positions sports as a business that will play an important part in our efforts to create the next 100 years, and will take sports more seriously than ever.

Panasonic has many competitive sports teams representing our Panasonic brand, and achieving excellent results in their respective fields, including volleyball team PANTHERS, rugby team WILD KNIGHTS, Baseball Team, American football team IMPULSE, track and field team Angels,  as well as the kendo and women's nine-man volleyball teams. We collectively refer to all teams as Panasonic Sports, and support them grow into teams that people admire and aim to, and therefore create a new image of Panasonic with sports.

If more people from a wide range of fields get involved in sports, then sports will inspire a greater number of communities, and bring more smiles to the people. For many years, Panasonic has been committed to the progress and development of the society and the well-being of people. Therefore, Panasonic promises to tackle the sports business to achieve the mission.

Eiichi Katayama
Managing Executive Officer
In charge of Sports Management Business
Panasonic Corporation

Eiichi Katayama, Managing Executive Officer, In charge of Sports Management Business, Panasonic Corporation (since October 1, 2020)

Take Root in Local Communities and Aim to Grow Together

Engagement with local communities is essential for the development of sports. We foster a community-based sports culture and grow together with local communities by contributing to the sound development of children, providing passion and excitement to people, and helping each person lead healthy lives. Based on this concept, Panasonic promotes activities to establish teams loved by people in local communities.

In particular, the PANTHERS, based in the Panasonic Arena in Hirakata, Osaka since its establishment, is promoting a variety of collaboration projects with Hirakata as its home city and has also been appointed as the city's PR ambassador.

The WILD KNIGHTS will be moving from their long-time base in Ota, Gunma, to Kumagaya, Saitama. In August 2021, we plan to complete a clubhouse inside the extensive Kumagaya Sports & Culture Park, which includes the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium (2019 Rugby World Cup venue). We appreciate the continued support from the people of Ota, and are fortunate to receive great support from the city of Kumagaya.

With warm support from Kadoma, Osaka, and Yokohama, Kanagawa, the Panasonic Baseball Team, IMPULSE, and Angels also aim to achieve growth while developing a stronger bond with these local communities.

Home cities
Panasonic BASEBALL Team

Panasonic Baseball Team

SloganVAMOS - Break Through and Push Forward

Sport Baseball
Team name Panasonic Baseball Team
Established 1950
Head coach Atsushi Tanaka
Past titles Japan Amateur Baseball Championship: 2 wins
Home city Kadoma, Osaka
Practice facility Panasonic Baseball Stadium (Hirakata, Osaka)
Member of Japan Amateur Baseball Association
Panasonic PANTHERS

Panasonic PANTHERS

SloganPersévérance

Sport Volleyball (six players)
Team name Panasonic PANTHERS
Established 1951
Head coach Laurent Tillie
Past titles Japan League/V.Premier League/V.League: 7 wins
Emperor's Cup: 13 wins
Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament: 7 wins
Home city Hirakata, Osaka
Practice facility Panasonic Arena (Hirakata, Osaka)
Member of Japan Volleyball Association
Panasonic WILD KNIGHTS

SAITAMA WILD KNIGHTS

SloganKeep the Dream Alive

Sport Rugby union
Team name Panasonic WILD KNIGHTS
Established 1960
Head coach Robbie Deans
Past titles Japan Rugby Top League: 4 wins
Japan Rugby Championship: 5 wins
Home city Ota, Gunma
Practice facility Panasonic WILD KNIGHTS Ground (Ota, Gunma)
Member of Japan Rugby Football Union
Panasonic IMPULSE

Panasonic IMPULSE

SloganALL IN

Sport American football
Team name Panasonic IMPULSE
Established 1974
Head coach Nobuyoshi Araki
Past titles National Football Championship (Tokyo Super Bowl/Japan X Bowl: 7 wins
American Football Japan Championship (Rice Bowl): 4 wins
Home city Kadoma, Osaka
Practice facility Kadoma, Osaka
Member of National Football Association
Panasonic Angels

Panasonic Angels

SloganFrom Yokohama to the World

Sport Track and field (middle- and long-distance running, and the marathon)
Team name Panasonic Women's Track and Field Team
(Nickname: Panasonic Angels)
Established 1987
Head coach Toshitaka Anyoji
Past titles All Japan Women's Corporate Team Ekiden Championships: 2 wins
Home city Yokohama, Kanagawa
Practice facility Yokohama, Kanagawa
Member of Japan Industrial Track & Field Association