Press Release
Nuvoton Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Kyoto’s Young Table Tennis Athletes, the Matsushima Four Siblings
January 9, 2026
Kyoto, Japan, January 8, 2026 – Nuvoton Technology announced today that it has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Matsushima Four Siblings, young table tennis athletes based in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. Nuvoton Technology Japan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture) will continue to support their ongoing challenges while strengthening its commitment to social contribution and community engagement through sports. Moving forward, Nuvoton will foster the growth of promising athletes and pursue activities that bring vitality and hope to the local community.
From left: the mother; Aira Matsushima; NTCJ Chairman, Mr. Koyama; Miku Matsushima; and the father.
These athletes have been dedicated to table tennis since early childhood, achieving victories in domestic tournaments and steadily building success on the international stage. They are promising athletes who represent the next generation.
Their unwavering commitment to keep challenging themselves deeply resonates with our values of ‘Action and Courage,’ ‘Never Give Up,’ and ‘Strive for Continuous Growth.’
Sponsored Athletes
Name：Sora Matsushima
Age：18
Major Achievements：
Winner of the All Japan Table Tennis Championships (Men’s Singles)
World Ranking: No. 8 (as of December 2025)
Player's Comment：
My goal for this year is to win the All Japan Table Tennis Championships and achieve a world ranking within the top five. My long-term goal is to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
I strongly feel that being able to face the sport seriously and continue striving to become a world champion is only possible thanks to the support of so many people. I will take responsibility for every single shot and dedicate myself fully to table tennis so that I can give back through both results and personal growth.
Name：Toa Matsushima
Age：17
Major Achievements：
Runner-up in the 2025 Inter-High School Championships (Team Event)
Player's Comment：
I am grateful for the environment where I can compete and grow alongside my siblings, and I value every single practice session. I strive to keep a spirit of challenge, continue expanding my potential, and work hard to become a player who can contribute to the world of table tennis in the future.
Name：Miku Matsushima
Age：12
Major Achievements：
Five consecutive titles at the All Japan Table Tennis Championships
(Hopes, Cubs, Bambini)
U13 World Ranking: No. 1 (as of December 2025)
Player's Comment：
I will never forget my gratitude to everyone who supports and cheers for me. I will keep working hard every day to become stronger and stronger. I aim to increase my skills one by one and do my best so that people can see me performing on the world stage.
Name：Aira Matsushima
Age：9
Major Achievements：
Winner of the All Japan Table Tennis Championships (Cubs category)
Player's Comment：
I’ll do my best to shine on the world stage just like my seniors, so please keep cheering for me! I want to achieve even more and bring energy and inspiration to everyone at Nuvoton!
We will continue to support the Matsushima Four Siblings in their ongoing challenges while deepening our commitment to social contribution and community engagement through sports. Moving forward, we will keep fostering the growth of promising athletes and pursue activities that bring vitality and hope to the local community.
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About Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ)
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