The Japan Handball Association hereby announces that Naoki Yamaguchi (Toyota Boshoku Kyushu Red Tornadoes SAGA) will withdraw from the Next Japan National Team for the "Paris Saint-Germain Handball Japan Tour 2026" to be held on August 5, 2026 (Wed.) at Ariake Arena (Koto Ward, Tokyo) due to poor physical condition. In his place, Reo Kubota (Otsuka Osol Saitama) will be added to the roster. [Withdrawal] Naoki Yamaguchi (Toyota Boshoku Kyushu Red Tornadoes SAGA) Reason for withdrawal: Poor physical condition [Addition] Reo Kubota (Otsuka Osol Saitama) Photo credit: League H ■ Profile Position: PV Height: 189cm Age: 26 years old Team: Otsuka Osol Saitama Birthplace: Niigata Prefecture Tournament Overview Tournament Name: Paris Saint-Germain Handball Japan Tour 2026 Schedule: ・August 4 (Tue.) PSG vs Jekstar Tokyo ・August 5 (Wed.) PSG vs Next Japan National Team Venue: Ariake Arena (Koto Ward, Tokyo) For details on the Next Japan National Team roster and the tournament, please refer to the news below. Details here >