Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion

Publication of the FY2023 Report on the Promotion of Sports Digital Transformation (Initiatives to Enhance the Appeal of Sports Content) The Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hironori Inagaki) is pleased to announce the publication of the FY2023 report on the Promotion of Sports Digital Transformation (Initiatives to Enhance the Appeal of Sports Content). This research project was commissioned by Nishimura & Asahi Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, which further subcontracted part of the work, such as conducting hearing surveys, to our council to support the study. The report is available in Japanese only. https://lnkd.in/eVM6vzQT

Publication of the FY2023 Report on the Optimization of Business Transactions and Service Environments (Survey on the Rights and Interests Related to Sports Data in Foreign Countries) The Council of Sports Ecosystem Promotion (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hironori Inagaki) is pleased to announce the publication of the FY2023 report on the Optimization of Business Transactions and Service Environments (Survey on the Rights and Interests Related to Sports Data in Foreign Countries). This research project was commissioned by Nishimura & Asahi Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, which further subcontracted part of the work, such as conducting hearing surveys, to our council to support the study. The report is available in Japanese only. https://lnkd.in/e_knmMwF

This dialogue series, led by Hironori Inagaki, Representative Director of the Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council, explores the latest trends in global sports business, overseas markets, challenges, and prospects through interviews with the Council's distinguished members. In the third installment, we speak with Yuki Ota, a council member. As Japan's first Olympic medalist in fencing, Ota also serves as a member of the International Olympic Committee – IOC, a board member of the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC), and a director of the FIE - International Fencing Federation (FIE). With a broad perspective and extensive involvement across various sports, Ota shares his insights on the future of the sports ecosystem driven by the sports industry. https://lnkd.in/eMajHaTh

This dialogue series features Hironori Inagaki, Representative Director of the Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council, interviewing leaders in sports to explore global trends, market insights, challenges, and the industry's future. In the second installment, Junichi Kawai, Chairman of the Japan Paralympic Committee (JPC), shares his reflections on the Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 Games, held with great success in August and September, thanks to the impressive performance of the Japanese national team. The interview took place about a month after the event. https://lnkd.in/exTy97nA

The Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council is pleased to announce the "Sports Ecosystem Conference 2024." This event is intended for members, and this year it will be held on Friday, November 15th, at Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi).

Announcement of New Advisors for the Sports Business Expansion Committee, Management Support Committee, and Social Committee We are pleased to announce the appointment of new advisors to the Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hironori Inagaki) as follows: ◆ Advisor for the Sports Business Expansion Committee   Mr. Kunihito Morimura   (Former President and CEO of Dentsu Sports Asia, Co-Founder of Athletes HQ Pte Ltd.) ◆ Advisor for the Management Support Committee   Mr. Takehiko Nakamura   (President and CEO of Blue United Corporation, Former Manager of International Affairs at Major League Soccer, Former Director of International Affairs for FC Barcelona, overseeing North America, Asia, and Oceania) ◆ Advisor for the Social Committee   Mr. Naomi Hayashi   (Former Vice President of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank) Our council operates with the purpose of "Creating the Future of Sports Together with All Stakeholders." We focus on key themes such as "Clarification of Rights," "Creation of Social Value," and "Digital Transformation (DX)" in sports. Our mission is to enhance the value of sports through the creation of a transparent ecosystem of funding, talent, and knowledge. https://lnkd.in/eEKur3Gi

[Column] 14th Edition: Avoid Becoming an Accomplice to Illegal Operators In this series by the Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion(C-SEP), we share important information that athletes and all stakeholders surrounding them should be aware of. In the previous four editions, we discussed the risks associated with accessing overseas betting sites from Japan, which can lead to being charged with gambling offenses. In this 14th edition, we will first address the fact that overseas betting sites are infringing on the rights of players who play in Japan and Japanese sports organizations. We will also introduce cases where individuals or sports organizations in Japan unknowingly become accomplices to illegal operators. https://lnkd.in/eJa73mnP #betting #sportsbetting

We have launched a discussion project at the Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion and for the first session, we interviewed former Olympian, Ms. Mikako Kotani, Executive Board Member of the JOC, who is also a member of our council. The article is an interview with Ms. Mikako Kotani, an artistic swimmer and board member of the Japan Olympic Committee. She discusses her roles in various organizations, her work in promoting sports and improving conditions for those involved in sports events, and her views on the importance of creating a supportive sports ecosystem. Mikako also shares her experience participating in the World Masters Swimming Championships and her thoughts on the influence of sports betting on the industry. Please take a look. #ParisOlympics #ParisOlympics2024 Hironori Inagaki https://lnkd.in/erfuQKUz

Are you watching the Paris Olympics? Meanwhile, be careful not to get caught up in any of these issues. We will cover in three parts how overseas online sports betting sites are offering services to Japanese people and the illegality of these actions. As a reminder, accessing overseas online betting sites from Japan and placing bets is considered gambling under Article 185 of the Penal Code. This can result in a fine or penalty of up to 500,000 yen. #ParisOlympics2024 #ParisOlympics #ParisOlympics2024  #ParisOlympics https://lnkd.in/eQeGup7E

At the General Incorporated Foundation Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion, Mr. Toshikazu Yamaguchi (President and CEO of THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN Group) and Mr. Yoshio Takahashi (Professor at Waseda University 's Faculty of Sport Sciences) have been newly appointed as councilors. Additionally, the Council has established two new committees: the Social Committee and the Management Support Committee. Mr. Koda, Senior Executive Officer at ASICS, will chair the Social Committee, while Mr. Oura, President of Persol Innovation, will lead the Management Support Committee. The Social Committee will focus on themes such as visualizing the social value of sports, diversity, and regional revitalization. Meanwhile, the Management Support Committee will address topics like personnel dispatch to sports organizations and the role of companies in transitioning club activities to local communities. We aim to further strengthen our activities for the formation and development of the sports ecosystem! Currently, we have 113 member companies. https://lnkd.in/eRb2BkVu