Nagoya: Kioxia Corporation, a leader in memory solutions, has signed a partnership agreement with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Asian Para Games Organizing Committee to support the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and the Fifth Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, at the 20th Asian Games, Asia's biggest sports competition returning to Japan for the first time in 32 years, eSports will continue to be featured as an official medal event. Athletes will compete for medals across 11 disciplines and 13 titles.

As the official gaming SSD provider for the games, Kioxia will supply its fastest personal solid-state drive (SSD), the EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD. This provision aims to ensure an optimal competitive environment, allowing players to perform at their best.

Kioxia stated that its sponsorship of both events underscores its commitment to supporting the growth of eSports and helping to realize a more enriched digital society. The company is a Tier 4 Official Supplier for both games, with the contract period running from June 24 until Dec 31. The 2026 Asian Games will take place from Sept 19 to Oct 4, while the 2026 Asian Para Games will be held from Oct 18 to 24 in Aichi Prefecture and its capital city, Nagoya.