Jakarta, 7 March 2024. J Trust Bank Indonesia has signed a sponsorship Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with Aihi Takano, a professional female golfer from Japan.
After passing the final stage of the Japan Ladies Professional Golfers Association (JLPGA) professional test in November 2023, Takano participated in the 2023 Simone Asia Pacific Cup held in Indonesia. She finished 6th in the team competition and 21st in the individual competition.
As part of the sponsorship agreement, Takano will participate in the 2024 JLPGA Step Up Tour, wearing clothing with J Trust Bank's logo. Additionally, she will visit Indonesia to interact with the community and engage in social activities organized by the bank.
J Trust Bank hopes that through golf, Takano can play an active role in the world of women's professional golf and inspire young people in society. The President Director of J Trust Bank, Ritsuo Fukadai, believes that sports can unite people from different cultural backgrounds and that supporting younger generations through sports is important.
Overall, J Trust Bank is committed to supporting people who are struggling to achieve their dreams, and sponsoring Aihi Takano is a testament to their commitment to this cause.
Profile
Name: Aihi Takano
Date of birth: September 14, 2004
Domicile: Tokyo
Education: Currently studying at Japan University
Performance :
- Pass the November 2023 JLPGA Pro Test
- JLPGA Membership December 2023
Achievements as an amateur athlete
Year 2023
- Ranked 4th in the Japan Women's Student Golf Championship
- Winner of the Kanto Area Female Student Golf Championship
Year 2022
- 4th place in Kanto Women's Golf Championship
- 2nd place in the Kanto Junior Golf Championship
- 7th place in the Japan Women's Amateur Golf Championship
- National High School Golf Championship (Green Koshien), 4th place in the individual category
Year 2021
- Japan Women's Amateur Golf Championship, 37th
- Winner of National High School Golf Championship (Green Koshien) Group Tournament
- National High School Golf Championship (Green Koshien), 3rd place in the individual category
- Winner of the 34th Nisshin Cup Nikkan Sports Junior Open Golf (High School Girls)
2019
- Winner of the Nisshin Cup Nikkan Sports Junior Open Golf Championship
- Winner of Tokyo Women's Amateur Golf Championship
- Second place in the Tokyo Junior Golf Championship
