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March 9, 2020
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IHF TOKYO HANDBALL QUALIFICATION 2020

Introducing IHF Special Edition Official Game BallNUEVA X5000 IHF Special EditionMolten Corporation (headquarters: Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan; President and CEO: KiyoTamiaki),a manufacturer of competition quality sports balls and equipment, will supply the NUEVA X5000 IHFSpecial Edition ball as the official ball for the IHF TOKYO HANDBALL QUALIFICATION 2020 (Women:March 2020–22, 2020 in Spain, Hungary and Montenegro; Men: April 17–19 in France, Germany andNorway) during which the teams will play to secure one of the remaining 6 slots for the Olympic Games.
The special edition carries the same features of the flagship model, NUEVA X5000, which is the official
game ball of the International Handball Federation (IHF). The ball was developed in pursuit of an
exceptional grip.
The “circle” created by the radiating dots expresses Moten’s vision of “spreading joy from a betterworld.”
The official ball and replica models have been available for purchase in select markets since January
21, and the ball has been very well-received.
Molten will continue to develop and provide products with sophisticated design and superb functionality
for the entire handball community and continue efforts to realize its commitment to the brand statement,“For the real game.”

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■ Product Features

１）Design Concept of “Spreading joy from a better world”
The “X” mark was designed to combine“flames” symbolizing Molten’s brand and“target”

symbolizing

accuracy,

while

incorporating the colors of the Japanese flag.
In addition, the “circle” made of radiating dots
expresses the spread of joy.

2 ） The Flagship Model Developed forBetter Grip Performance
The NUEVA X5000 Handball features apremium cover material that improves ballcontrol. Its soft foam panel construction
provides a softer feel and allows the fingers
to grip the ball firmly where an exceptional
grip is achieved.

■Product Overview
Name

NUEVA X5000 IHF Special Edition

NUEVA X3300 IHF Special Edition

NUEVA X300
IHF Special
EditionItem Number

H3X5001-S0J

H2X5001-S0J

H3X3300-S0J

H2X3300-S0J

H00X300-S0J

Size

Size 3Size 2Size 3Size 2Size 00

Cover Material

Synthetic leather

Construction

Stitched

Official
Approval
Country ofOrigin

IHF (International Handball Federation)―Vietnam

Pakistan

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■Scheduled EventsIHF TOKYO HANDBALL QUALIFICATION 2020

Women: March 20–22, 2020 in Spain, Hungary and Montenegro
Men: April 17–19, 2020 in France, Germany and Norway※A total of 12 teams will compete in each of the Men’s and Women’s Tournament and vie for oneof the 6 remaining slots at the Olympic Games. They will be divided into 3 groups, and the top twoteams in each group will qualify for the Olympic Games.

■ About Molten

Molten, a manufacturer of balls and sports equipment, has been making and marketing handballs,basketballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs, of uncompromising quality since 1958. Molten continues toraise global standards, supplying the official game balls and sports equipment for major leagues,teams and international tournaments around the world.
For further information, please visit www.molten.co.jp/sports/en/■ For the real game

Molten's brand statement, "For the real game", encapsulates what we hope to accomplish through ourproducts and activities. It is our conviction that the real game happens only when impeccable balls andsports equipment enable athletes to realize their full potential and maximize performance.

■ Product image data (JPEG) is also available
Contact: Ryo Kurahashi

International Market Sales & Marketing Department
Sports DivisionMolten Corporation
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648
Fax: (+81-3)3625-7738

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