INSOMNIA Recognized as Sumida Ward's First Hometown e-Sports Team
The recognition and partnership formalize a model for local government-university-e-sports club collaboration in Japan, with INSOMNIA expected to expand its community role beyond competition.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
INSOMNIA, the professional e-sports club operated by INS Co., Ltd., has been officially recognized as Sumida Ward's first hometown e-sports team. A three-party collaboration agreement was also signed between Sumida Ward, iU Information and Management Innovation Professional University, and INS Co., Ltd., marking Japan's first such partnership between a local government, a university, and a professional e-sports club. The club will work on community revitalization through e-sports.
The recognition ceremony took place at Ryogoku Kokugikan on July 9, 2026, with support from the Japan Sumo Association. INSOMNIA has been based in Sumida Ward since 2024, balancing competitive activity with local events, e-sports experience sessions for children, and public viewings. The three-party agreement with Sumida Ward and iU Information and Management Innovation Professional University covers promotion of e-sports, educational research, welfare for elderly and disabled, tournament attraction, industry collaboration, and development of an activity environment as a hometown team. The club's mission is 'Passion that keeps you awake.'
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