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New Sponsor for the US Paralympics Judo Team

The U.S. Paralympics Judo Team has a new official sponsor. Tiger Claw, a high-end manufacturer and distributor of martial arts supplies, will be this year`s official sponsor, as announced by the United States association of Blind athletes. Through this sponsorship, Tiger Claw will not only provide support to the U.S. Paralympics Judo National Team, but assist USABA in its fundraising efforts through The Tiger Claw Foundation.

?Tiger Claw is proud to be the Official Sponsor of the U.S. Paralympics Judo National Teams. It has been exciting to follow the phenomenal success of these multi-medal winning athletes over the past several years,? said Thomas Oh, President and CEO of Tiger Claw. ?It is an honor for us to be able to work directly with USABA to help these martial artists achieve their goals and dreams,? added Oh. ?USABA is excited to welcome Tiger Claw as the Official Sponsor of the U.S. Paralympics Judo National Team,? said Kevin Szott, President, USABA Board of Directors and Paralympic Gold medalist in 2000 & 2004 Paralympic Bronze medalist in Judo. He added, ?Tiger Claw has been the market leader in martial arts sector and we are fortunate to have them as a partner.?

U.S. Paralympics is a division of the United States Olympic Committee, formed in 2001 to increase support for Paralympic sport in the USA. U.S. Paralympics coordinates the preparation and selection of athletes to U.S. Paralympic Teams, both summer and winter, in conjunction with pertinent National Governing Bodies and other partner organizations. Through these efforts, U.S. Paralympics promotes Olympic ideals throughout the American population, especially among those Americans who have physical disabilities.