Cygames Sponsors Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as First Ever Japanese Premium Partner

The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Global Cornerstone of Racing 

Créé en 1920, le Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe est une course internationale qui a lieu en France chaque année le premier dimanche du mois d’octobre. Ce Groupe 1 de renommée mondiale se court sur les 2.400 mètres de la piste de gazon de l’hippodrome de ParisLongchamp. C’est la course la plus richement dotée d’Europe, avec 5 millions d’euros distribués (environ 900 millions de yens). Ce week-end de courses, connu comme le « week-end du Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe », offre un programme riche de The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Global Cornerstone of Racing 
The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, established in 1920, is an international race held in France. The global top-class G1 is held on ParisLongchamp Racecourse's 2,400-meter (12-furlong) turf track and boasts the largest purse in Europe with €5 million (approx. ¥900 million) in prize money. The weekend of the race is dubbed "Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe" and features a variety of races over the two days, including multiple G1s. The races are followed by a live DJ event and other festivities. The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe annually draws crowds from around the world.

This year, the Cygames logo will be on display during Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on race programs handed out at the venue and trackside board signage. There will also be life-sized figures of Umamusume: Pretty Derby characters inspired by Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe challengers Orfevre and Gold Ship.

Comments from Representatives

Guillaume de Saint-Seine, France Galop President:

We are delighted to welcome Cygames, a video game developer and publisher, as a Premium Partner of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Having been the title sponsor of the Cygames Grand Prix de Paris for the past two years, Cygames is now further strengthening its commitment to French racing through this new partnership. I am particularly pleased to see our collaboration expand, helping to showcase the excellence and image of French racing to new audiences. This commitment also demonstrates our ability to attract partners from sectors far beyond the horse racing industry by offering platforms that address genuine brand-building, visibility and business development objectives.

Koichi Watanabe, Cygames President:

We are immensely proud to support one of the world's most prestigious horse races as a Premium Partner of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. For generations, Japanese horses have pursued the dream of winning the Arc, and their stories have transcended the world of horse racing, inspiring people around the globe through the dreams and passion that this iconic race continues to embody.
At Cygames, we strive to share these same dreams and passion with audiences worldwide by delivering the very best in entertainment. With this mission at heart, we are proud to support the Arc and hope that as many people as possible will be able to experience and enjoy this exceptional event and its world-class festivities.

Race Details

Race Name :    Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Date :    Sunday, October 4
Distance & Qualifications :    2,400 m turf, colts and fillies of ages 3 years and above
Total Prize Value :    €5,000,000

Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Details

Dates :    Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4
Venue :    ParisLongchamp Racecourse (Paris, France) 
Official Website :    https://www.francegalop-live.com/en/event/qatar-prix-de-larc-de-triomphe/  

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