Some 70 years on from one of the biggest tragedies of the Second World War, a Japanese football club are demonstrating their commitment to peace with a commemorative kit.
The cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima were hit by nuclear attacks in 1945, and second-tier club V-Varen Nagasaki have paid tribute to the victims with a ‘Pray for Peace’ kit, launched with manufacturer Hummel.
The design combines the city’s famous peace statue, unveiled by sculptor Seibo Kitamura in 1955, alongside an origami crane.
V-Varen Nagasaki Peace shirt marking 70 years since the atomic bombing of the city. pic.twitter.com/MGfB4DfExm
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“I think playing with this uniform is very significant,” said head coach Takuya Takagi, a former striker who scored 27 goals for the Japanese national team.
“However, the more important thing I felt is that we can play football, and that many supporters can come to the stadium to enjoy football.”
Photo credit: Hummel
