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Asami Morita Appointed Supervisor of PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24th, 2026 Sporta Japan Corporation Sporta Japan Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Asami Morita as Supervisor of PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~, an international initiative designed to support overseas development pathways for young female basketball players. After graduating from Kansai University, Morita moved to the United States and served for seven years as an assistant coach at Robert Morris University (NCAA Division I) a
Riria Kawaguchi
Feb 242 min read


Sporta Japan Announces NYC Youth Soccer Clinic Featuring Former Japan National Team Star Shinji Okazaki
NEW YORK, NY - February 12th, 2026 Sporta Japan Corporation is pleased to announce the organization of an exclusive youth soccer clinic in the New York City area featuring Shinji Okazaki , former Japan National Team forward and Premier League champion. Okazaki, currently head coach of Basara Mainz, brings an exceptional international career spanning top professional leagues in Germany, England, Spain, and Belgium. He earned 119 caps and scored 50 goals for the Japan National
Riria Kawaguchi
Feb 131 min read


Sporta Japan Appoints Shiori Yasuma as Ambassador for Women’s Basketball International Development Project “PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~”
Sporta Japan Corporation today announced the appointment of Shiori Yasuma as an official ambassador for its women’s basketball international development initiative, PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~ . Yasume brings firsthand experience competing overseas and has encountered not only the athletic demands of international competition but also the challenges of adapting to new living environments and cultural differences. Her personal journey strongly aligns with the project’s mis
Riria Kawaguchi
Jan 222 min read


Sporta Japan Appoints Stephanie Mawuli as Ambassador for Women’s Basketball International Development Project “PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~”
Sporta Japan Corporation today announced the appointment of Stephanie Mawuli as an official ambassador for its women’s basketball international development initiative, PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~ . Drawing on her extensive experience competing both in Japan and internationally, Mawuli expressed strong alignment with the project’s mission to support the next generation of athletes pursuing opportunities overseas. She will serve as an ambassador to help advance the program’s
Riria Kawaguchi
Jan 222 min read


Sporta Japan Appoints Evelyn Mawuli as Ambassador for Women’s Basketball International Development Project “PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~”
Sporta Japan Corporation today announced the appointment of Evelyn Mawuli as an official ambassador for its women’s basketball international development initiative, PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~ . Mawuli has competed at the highest levels of basketball both domestically and internationally and has been actively engaged in youth development and next-generation athlete support. She strongly resonates with the mission of PROJECT GLP-to create opportunities for young athletes to
Riria Kawaguchi
Jan 222 min read


Sporta Japan Launches Women’s Basketball International Development Project “PROJECT GLP Japan Got Next”
Sporta Japan Corporation 368 9th Ave, New York, NY, USA TOKYO, Japan — January 16, 2026 Sporta Japan Corporation today announced the launch of PROJECT GLP Japan Got Next, a new international development initiative designed to support Japanese women’s basketball players pursuing opportunities to compete and grow overseas. PROJECT GLP aims to help develop future athletes capable of competing at the highest levels of the sport, including the WNBA. Approximately five female playe
Riria Kawaguchi
Jan 163 min read


Sporta Japan Supports Tokyo Haneda Vickies in Signing an International Player as Global Advisor
Sporta Japan is pleased to announce that, as part of its global partnership with the Tokyo Haneda Vickies, a member of the Women’s Japan Basketball League (WJBL), Sporta Japan has supported the team in acquiring an international player for the 2025–26 season. Serving as the team’s international advisor, Sporta Japan provided assistance in player scouting and research. Through this collaboration, Sporta Japan contributed to enhancing the team’s competitiveness and expanding
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Nov 12, 20251 min read
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