Mizuno USA, Inc. announced that the company has renewed its sponsorship agreement with USA Volleyball to remain as the “Official Athletic Apparel and Footwear Supplier for the USA Men’s and Women’s National Teams and those teams representing the United States in the Olympic Games”. 


Additionally, the agreement continues this relationship for the USA Men’s and Women’s Junior National Teams, USA Boys’ and Girls’ Youth National Teams, and Men’s and Women’s World University Teams.  The contract will remain in place through 2012, including the highly anticipated 2012 London Olympics.

As an “Official Sponsor,” Mizuno will also participate in several partnership opportunities with USAV and their events.  Mizuno has been the “Official Athletic Apparel and Footwear Supplier” since 2001.  This contract is signed on the heels of the recently signed international agreement between Mizuno Corporation and USAV, whereby the USA Men’s and Women’s National Teams and those teams representing the United States in the Olympic Games will wear Mizuno apparel and shoes in all global events, therefore maximizing exposure for the Mizuno brand. 


“We are very proud to continue our partnership with USA Volleyball,” said Mizuno USA President Bob Puccini.  “This agreement has been a success since it began in 2001, and we are certainly excited about furthering it until 2012 and the London Olympics.  Volleyball is a major part of Mizuno’s heritage and history, and we consider it a major component of our future growth. 


Several Mizuno volleyball innovations were introduced at the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games for the United States Men’s and Women’s National Teams, including the National IV Jersey and Shorts.  The US Men’s Team won the Olympic Gold medal, and the US Women’s Team won the Silver medal using these high performance products.