Asics (アシックス, ashikkusu^?) (TYO: 7936) is an athletic equipment company that started in 1949 when Kihachiro Onitsuka began manufacturing running shoes at his home in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Asics produces shoes designed for football, running, tennis, martial arts, cricket, golf, wrestling, track & field, cross-training, volleyball, and for many other sports, especially cheerleading. Asics shoes were introduced into the United States in 1977 as "Tiger" brand shoes. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Tokyo Stock Exchange ), or TSE, is one of the largest stock exchange markets in the world by monetary volume located in Tokyo, Japan, second only to the New York Stock Exchange. ... Kobe ) is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture and a prominent port city in Japan with a population of about 1. ... Hyōgo Prefecture (兵庫県 Hyōgo-ken) is located in the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... For other uses, see Running (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Bowler Shaun Pollock bowls to batsman Michael Hussey. ... This article is about the sport. ... Ancient Greek wrestlers (Pankratiasts) Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two unarmed persons, in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of their opponent. ... Athletics, also known as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sport events. ... Cross training also known as conditioning refers to training in different ways to improve overall performance. ... For the ball used in this sport, see Volleyball (ball). ... Youth Cheerleaders during a football halftime show. ...

History

The company name Asics is an acronym for the Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano" which translates into English as "Sound mind in a sound body". This is a variation on "mens sana in corpore sano". On July 21, 1977, Onitsuka's original Onitsuka Company, Limited merged with GTO and JELENK to form ASICS Corporation. Mens sana in corpore sano is a famous quotation by Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis. ...

2006

A pair of Asics wrestling shoes, model Split Second V

In its 2006 fiscal year, ASICS generated 171 billion yen in net sales and 13 billion yen in net income. Sixty-six percent of the company's income comes from the sale of sports shoes, 24 percent from sportswear, and 10 percent from sports equipment. 49 percent of the company's sales are in Japan, 18 percent in North America, and 29 percent in Europe. Currently, the company has 3800 employees. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Ancient Greek wrestlers (Pankratiasts) Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two unarmed persons, in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of their opponent. ...

Sponsorship

A pair of Asics running shoes, model Gel Kinsei

Asics sponsors many nationally ranked NAIA and NCAA men’s and women’s teams, as well as the national teams of: Brazil, Canada, Italy, Japan, Puerto Rico, Spain and Sweden. It also sponsors volleyball, football, netball, Marathon, Sports Medicine Australia and the 2006 Winter Olympics. They sponsored the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League from the mid 90's until the end of 2004, they still supply footwear and apparel to players. The Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League has Asics as an apparel sponsor. Asics contributed funds and apparel to the Australian team competing at the 2007 World Athletic Championships in Osaka, Japan. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Running (disambiguation). ... The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (better known as the NAIA) traces its roots to the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... Neve and Gliz, the 2006 Olympics mascots, on display in Turin The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. ... The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. ... The National Rugby League (NRL) is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. ... Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League, based in Melbourne, Victoria. ... This article is about the national league in Australian rules football. ...

Among the soccer users of asics, include:

• David Suazo (F.C. Internazionale Milano)

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External links

• Asics Worldwide
• Asics Europe website
• Asics U.S.A. website
• Fiscal Reports