PARTNERSHIP. Januarius Holdings Inc. and subsidiary STATS Technical Sportswear renew its partnership with the University of the Philippines men's basketball team for UAAP Season 87 at the Executive House in UP Diliman, Quezon City on Friday (Aug. 16, 2024). The agreement was signed by (from left) team manager Agaton Uvero, JHI chair and chief operating officer JJ Atencio, nowheretogobutUP chair Jed Eva, and UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development director Bo Perasol. (Contributed photo)
MANILA – Januarius Holdings Inc. (JHI) and subsidiary STATS Technical Sportswear will continue to support the University of the Philippines (UP) men's basketball team in UAAP Season 87 as well as in overseas training camps.
STATS Technical Sportswear is the team’s official outfitter since UAAP Season 80.
JHI chair and chief operating officer JJ Atencio signed the memorandum of agreement with UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development director Bo Perasol, nowheretogobutUP chair Jed Eva, and team manager Agaton Uvero at the Executive House in UP Diliman, Quezon City on Friday.
The renewed partnership would let the Fighting Maroons use the JHI and STATS’ Vald performance equipment that accurately assess the athletes’ progress and performance.
“It has been gratifying to see how the players are preparing for Season 87 with their recent training camp in Korea where they faced the top ballclubs there. We want to keep them battle-ready physically, mentally, and emotionally. That’s why we decided to also provide them with a state-of-the-art equipment that will help manage and improve their performance and well-being,” Atencio said.
He said other UP varsity teams will be provided with training and official game jerseys.
“First of all, we want to thank JJ for continuing to believe in our basketball program and for supporting the Fighting Maroons all these years. Now, he has even extended his support to other UP varsity teams,” Perasol said.
“We have seen how big the impact is on our players and teams to have the backing of sponsors like JJ and the support of the community. Our teams will be so proud to wear those uniforms and represent the university in the UAAP and other tournaments. We are all grateful to JHI and STATS for the help they extend to our athletes,” he added.
The Fighting Maroons have attended camps in Serbia, Korea, United States and Japan.
“JJ Atencio has long been a believer and a partner of the Fighting Maroons. He’s been supporting the team’s overseas camps since 2017 and we appreciate him very much. He is not just a supporter, he is a treasured friend,” Uvero said. (PNA)
