ASICS’ Post

What a throw by Shimbo! As the world's top para athletes competed in New Delhi, ASICS employee Yamato Shimbo claimed silver in the men’s F37 discus throw. With his final attempt of 54.50m, Shimbo set a new national record and claimed 2nd place overall, improving on his 4th place finish at last year’s Paralympic Games in Paris. Shimbo balances his HR role at ASICS in Japan with a career as an athlete, using our Athlete Authorization System to arrange his schedule around sporting competition. At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, he was cheered on by a group of 30 supporters from ASICS HQ in Japan and ASICS India, and later attended a special ceremony at the ASICS India office. Congratulations on your medal, Shimbo-san – you’re an inspiration for every athlete who balances work and competition. #TeamASICS