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MIZUNO TO SPONSOR THE INTERNATIONAL SOFTBALL CONGRESS (ISC) TO PROMOTE MEN’S FASTPITCH SOFTBALL

Norcross, GA (April 25, 2007) – Mizuno, a leader in the men’s fastpitch softball arena, has signed on to become the newest sponsor of the International Softball Congress (ISC). The ISC is a non-profit organization for the promotion and administration of men’s and boy’s fastpitch softball in North America.

“If you’re going to be involved with fastpitch softball, then you need to be involved with the ISC,” said Larry Brushett, Softball Promotions Manager for Mizuno USA, Inc. “This partnership with the ISC is yet another sign of Mizuno’s commitment to fastpitch softball. We want to be involved with all aspects of the fastpitch community, both men’s and women’s, and we’re looking forward to a long relationship with the ISC.”

Mizuno offers high performance softball products to equip the fastpitch athlete from head to toe. Mizuno’s industry leading product line includes high performance ball gloves, batting gloves, footwear, bats, equipment bags, accessories, and apparel that can all be found online at http://www.mizunousa.com. Mizuno products are sold at major sporting goods stores throughout the United States, as well as through team dealers.

Mizuno USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the largest specialty sporting goods manufacturers in the world. Mizuno USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes baseball, golf, softball, running, track & field, and volleyball equipment, apparel, and footwear for North America. Mizuno USA, Inc. is based in Norcross, Georgia.