New sponsor for Year 2: SMBC Group (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation)

"SMBC is proud to support the 2nd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden and to field a team of runners in this year's event. The UK Ekiden is an innovative example of combining the traditions and strengths of both the UK and Japan and very much aligns with our SMBC values. It is an excellent opportunity for us to engage with and contribute to the communities in which we operate, and we look forward to being part of this unique event."

Hideo Kawafune, Head of SMBC EMEA Division and CEO of SMBC Bank International Tweet