K from &TEAM will support the 70th New Year Ekiden 2026, bringing excitement to the race with his athletic experience.
December/26/2025 19:20
TBS will broadcast live the 'New Year Ekiden 2026' on January 1 (Thursday, holiday) from 8:30 AM. K from &TEAM has been appointed as a supporter for the commemorative event marking the 70th edition of 'New Year Ekiden 2026.' Following his role as a supporter in September's 'Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships,' he will help energize the fierce competition. K was a member of a strong ekiden team during his athlete days and was selected as a designated athlete due to his exceptional skills. Utilizing his unique perspective and knowledge as a former athlete, along with the reporting skills he demonstrated at the 'Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships,' he aims to convey the charm of the athletes and the competition to the fullest. On race day, he will report on the fierce battles from the start and finish points at Gunma Prefectural Office and relay stations. The 'New Year Ekiden' will take place on New Year's Day 2026, covering a total distance of 100 km across seven sections in Gunma Prefecture, featuring world-class competition worthy of determining Japan's best at the start of the new year, with notable entries including Ryuji Miura, who placed 8th in the 3000m steeplechase at the Tokyo World Championships, seven representatives from the Tokyo World Championships, six from the Paris Olympics, and seven of the top ten marathon record holders in history. ◆ Comment from K of &TEAM I am K from &TEAM, serving as a supporter for TBS's 'New Year Ekiden' commemorative event. I had the honor of being a supporter at the 'Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships,' and I never imagined my experience would lead to such a significant role. I am honored to be involved in the 70th 'New Year Ekiden 2026.' I will do my best to convey the tension and excitement of the scene to the viewers! Let's get excited together! ■ Broadcast Information 'New Year Ekiden 2026' Broadcast Date: January 1, 2026 (Thursday, holiday) from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM *Except for some regions from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM 【Participants】 Commentators: Tetsuhiko Kan, Naoko Takahashi, Tsuyoshi Ogata, Akemi Masuda; Commemorative event supporter: K (from &TEAM); Announcer: Etsuo Shinta (TBS announcer): 'Center commentary'; Fumiyasu Sato (TBS announcer): 'Car 1'; Kazuto Kumazaki (TBS announcer): 'Car 2'; Masatoshi Nanba (TBS announcer): 'Car 3'; Shintaro Saito (TBS announcer): 'Bike'; Mitsuki Ozawa (TBS announcer): 'Takasaki/Ota relay station'; Ryosuke Ito (TBS announcer): 'Isesaki/Kiryu relay station'; Takayuki Furuta (TBS announcer): 'Ojima/Nishikubo relay station'; Reporters: Nana Mitarai (TBS announcer): 'MC/Report/Victory Interview'; Mera Urano (TBS announcer): 'Takasaki/Ota relay station report'; Rina Shinohara (TBS announcer): 'Isesaki/Kiryu relay station report'; Tsunemitsu Nakaya (TBS announcer): 'Ojima/Nishikubo relay station report' ■ Related Links 'New Year Ekiden 2026' Official Site TBS Athletics Official X
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