VENEX Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO: Taichi Nakamura; hereinafter "the company"), a company that develops recovery-focused products and services, has signed an official partnership agreement with the Aoyama Gakuin University Men's Basketball Team (Head Coach: Ken Takeno), a prestigious program in the Kanto University Basketball League Division 1. ■ Background and Overview of the Partnership The Aoyama Gakuin University Men's Basketball Team is one of the most prestigious programs in Japanese collegiate basketball, having achieved the remarkable feat of winning four major titles consecutively in 2010 and 2011, and producing numerous top-tier players. Beyond athletic excellence, the team emphasizes continuous growth, teamwork, perseverance, and gratitude, striving to develop athletes who will succeed in society. For players who train intensely every day in pursuit of victory, high-quality rest is just as essential as physical training for achieving peak performance. This philosophy of the Aoyama Gakuin University Men's Basketball Team aligns perfectly with VENEX's mission to educate younger generations about the importance of rest and encourage them to incorporate it into their daily lives. This shared vision led to the establishment of the official recovery wear supplier partnership. Beyond enhancing athletic performance, VENEX will support the team's efforts to elevate the value of university sports by providing VENEX recovery wear and leveraging the company's expertise cultivated over more than 20 years of research in the science of rest, supporting the players of Aoyama Gakuin University who strive for excellence in both academics and athletics. ■ Comment from Ken Takeno, Head Coach of Aoyama Gakuin University Men's Basketball Team "We sincerely appreciate our new partnership with VENEX Co., Ltd. Self-management is essential for achieving both high-level athletic performance and the development of individuals who can thrive in soci