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Development of ‘Go! Karmy’, a mascot for Yui Kamiji, a wheelchair tennis player who has a partnership agreement with Geek Pictures.

Development of ‘Go! Karmy’, a mascot for Yui Kamiji, a wheelchair tennis player who has a partnership agreement with Geek Pictures.

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Development of ‘Go! Karmy’, a mascot for Yui Kamiji, a wheelchair tennis player who has a partnership agreement with Geek Pictures.

Our company plans the production and sales of Karmy goods going forward, as well as media development and company collaborations, etc. What is more, Yui Kamiji and our company will utilize a portion of the profit for mascot Karmy to train the next generation of wheelchair tennis players.

Yui Kamiji’s official Twitter has tweeted about Yui Kamiji’s activities up until now. They will now also deliver enjoyable tweets featuring Karmy. Please take this opportunity to follow them! (Yui Kamiji’s official Twitter: https://twitter.com/yuikamiji_info)

In addition to supporting Yui Kamiji, this project will implement various initiatives to develop the wheelchair tennis industry and boost Para-sports. Don’t hesitate to contact the Geek Pictures Inc. Spokesperson should your company like to support this project. (pr@geekpictures.co.jp)

•Comment by wheelchair tennis player Yui Kamiji
The mascot, Karmy, was developed and produced by Geek Pictures. Karmy is so cute I love it! I hope those who currently support me like Karmy too, and that those who know me via Karmy become aware of how great wheelchair tennis is! I hear Karmy will be showing up in various occasions – stay tuned!

•‘YUI KAMIJI ROAD TO PARIS’ Project
Wheelchair tennis player Yui Kamiji and our company signed a partnership agreement on January 1, 2022 and launched the ‘YUI KAMIJI ROAD TO PARIS’ project. Through this project we aim to support the activities of Yui Kamiji, whom is always aiming for the top!

•Yui Kamiji profile
Date of Birth: April 24, 1994
Birthplace: Hyogo prefecture
Height: 143cm
Affiliation: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Started wheelchair tennis at 11 years old and participated in the London Paralympics in the senior year of high school. Advanced to the quarter finals in both the singles and the double. Won the French open and the US open in 2014 for the first time. Ranked No. 1 in the world for the first time in May the same year. In doubles, she became the first Japanese female player to compete in an Annual Grand Slam. Listed in the Guinness Book of Records for being the ‘Youngest Female Wheelchair Tennis Player in an Annual Grand Slam’. Won the silver medal for singles and the bronze medal for doubles at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, surpassing the results of her previous Paralympics. Currently has won 8 grand slam singles, 17 grand slam doubles, and the 2022 Wimbledon doubles title.