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AIG Japan Appoints Daisuke Ohata as Ambassador
to Support the Growth and Development of Rugby in JapanTOKYO, September 6, 2017—AIG Japan Holdings KK (AIG Japan) today
announced the appointment of Daisuke Ohata as an AIG Ambassador.
Ohata, a former member of the Japan Men’s National Rugby Union Teamand World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee, will work with AIG Japan tofurther promote and grow the sport of rugby in Japan.
As momentum builds in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup to be held inJapan in 2019, the choice of Ohata as an Ambassador highlights AIG’s
proactive approach to supporting the promotion and growth of rugby inJapan. In his ambassadorial role, Mr. Ohata will represent AIG in
communicating the appeal of rugby and the importance of injury prevention.
As a grassroots partner of the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU), AIG
Japan supports activities that include the AIG Tag Rugby Tour (held atlocations across the country) and the donation of tag rugby kits toelementary schools as part of its grassroots level efforts to further thegrowth of rugby. As part of its ACTIVE CARE concept, AIG Japan offers
these activities as a way of highlighting the importance of preparation andan injury prevention mindset, while also communicating the fun andexcitement of rugby in order to increase the number of participants in thesport.
Mr. Ohata expressed enthusiasm for his new role saying, “I’m delighted torepresent AIG and to be able to play a part in the growth of rugby as anambassador. I hope to help grow the number of new rugby fans through myinteractions with people across Japan.”
Robert Noddin, AIG Japan’s President and CEO, commenting on Mr.
Ohata’s appointment as ambassador said, “As a very talented player, aWorld Rugby Hall of Famer, and someone who is a natural ambassador forthe game, Mr. Ohata will definitely draw even more people to the sport. He
has been involved with the AIG Tag Rugby Tour from the start and has
provided us with a number of great ideas. AIG is fully committed tocontributing to the popularization and development of rugby in Japan, andour team is made even stronger by adding a widely recognized and well
liked talent such as Mr. Ohata.”

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Daisuke Ohata- Former Japan National Rugby Union Team Player- Kobelco Steelers Ambassador- Member, Athletes’ Commission of the Tokyo Organizing
Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games- Rugby World Cup 2019 Ambassador
Date of Birth：11th November 1975
Place of Birth：Osaka, Japan
Education：Tokai University Gyosei Senior High School,
Kyoto Sangyo University
Team Affiliations：Kobe Steel, Northern Suburbs RFC(Australia), Montferrand (France), Kobelco Steelers
Daisuke Ohata started playing rugby in grade 3 of elementary school and was selected
for the Japanese national high school rugby team while attending Tokai University
Gyosei Senior High School. He was selected for the Japanese National Team whilestudying at Kyoto Sangyo University before joining Kobe Steel in 1998. He soon
established himself as a prolific try scorer and Japan’s top player. Ohata built up
international experience by joining Australia’s Northern Suburbs Rugby Football
Club in 2001 and French club Montferrand in 2003.
Ohata returned to Japan for the 2003-2004 season and joined Top League team,
Kobelco Steelers. He played a leading role in the Japanese National Team, includingtime as captain, and played in the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups.
Despite rupturing his Achilles tendon twice during his rugby career, he persevered
and went on to claim the world record for most tries in international rugby test
matches with a record of 69 tries for Japan throughout his playing career.
Ohata retired in 2011 and is now focused on helping to further the growth of rugby inJapan. He is also working with the Japan Rugby Football Union on the upcoming2019 Rugby World Cup through his work in the media, coaching, and speaking
engagements.
Ohata was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in November 2016 for his
contribution to the sport. Ohata is the 131st player and only the 2nd Asian player toachieve this honor.
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