Yanmar Co., Ltd. announced official sponsorship of the national football team of the Maldives on November 4.

Since the formation of its very own football team in 1957, Yanmar has made constant efforts towards the promotion of football. A Partner Company of Japan-based Cerezo Osaka which has produced such talented players as world-famous Shinji Kagawa, Yanmar is also an Official Global Partner for Manchester United, top club of the English Premier League and one of the most widely supported football teams in the world.

In its new capacity as an Official Sponsor, Yanmar will support the national team of the Maldives from the 2015-2016 season, actively contributing to the development of the team and the promotion of football in the region.

An active presence in the Maldives, Yanmar powers the vast majority of the country's ferries as well as fishing and cruise boats, and enjoys a favorable reputation in the market for the high quality and reliability of its diesel engines.

Ken Araki, Yanmar Executive Officer, explained: "Our ties with the Maldives are strong and we are delighted to now be able to play an increased role in the economic growth of the local industries, while at the same time be an active contributor to the further growth of the team and the further popularization of football in the Maldives."

Maldives National Football Team Outline:

- Head coach: Ricki Herbert

- FIFA ranking: 176, as of October 2015

Sponsorship Details:

- Team: Maldives National Football Team

- Matches: Matches organized in the Maldives by the Football Association of Maldives   

-Scope: Yanmar logo on the pitch-side advertising boards, backboards, the team's practice jerseys, together with match tickets and other promotions

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Source: Yanmar Co., Ltd.