Shimano : signs joint statement of WFSGI on physical inactivity

Based on data on "rising levels of physical inactivity" published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on June.26.2024.　

WFSGI (World Federation of Sporting Goods Industries) published a statement regarding "PRIVATE SECTOR SPORTING GOODS AND FITNESS INDUSTRIES CALL FOR URGENT AND COORDINATED ACTION TO ADDRESS GROWING PHYSICAL INACTIVITY CRISIS".

As a sustaining member of the WFSGI, we would agree with the statement and indicate our support as follows.

https://wfsgi.org/2024/06/adult-physical-inactivity-levels/

The comments of Taizo Shimano, President of Shimano Inc. included in this statement are as follows.

"In today's global society, physical inactivity has unfortunately increasingly become the norm. The trend in physical inactivity among adolescents and adults is a crisis, with profound implications for mental and physical health. The inactivity crisis cannot be solved alone.

At Shimano, our mission is "to promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us." This is how people connect with our cycling and fishing components, and we are motivated to do all we can to live up to this mission.

Tackling such a crisis requires every corporation to take responsibility to positively impact current and future generations. It requires the global sporting goods industry to work together and show our common desire for health and happiness. We are grateful to be part of the WFSGI and are proud to share the ambition for positive change with all corporations and organizations involved."