・Results: Rexona/Ades are champions of 2004 Salonpas Cup

Over 9 thousand people came to the Ibirapuera Gymnasium this morning expecting to see a balanced game. However, what they saw was Finasa/Osasco ceding many points to Rexona/Ades. The result was 3 sets to 0, 25/12, 25/23 and 25/15.

Bernardinho’s team beat José Roberto Guimarães’ with great ease and was taken the Championship Cup to Rio de Janeiro. “We arrived hardly having trained and we still need to improve on a number of points, but the game sequence has given us the fundaments. We will be better for the Super

League”, said Bernardinho.

As well as winning the title of best team, Rexona/Ades also won the awards for best setter, with Fernanda Venturini. Bernardinho was the best coach and Sassá, the best reception, best service and best player. “This is really too much for me! I was really surprised and really moved”, said a visibly emotional Sassá. Nancy Carrilo, Havana Club (Cuba), got the prize for best attack in the competition, and Verediana Fonseca, from MRV/Minas, was the best defense.

Awards

Best team: U$ 10.000

Best player: U$ 3.000

Best service: U$ 1.000

Best defense: U$ 1.000

Best attack: U$ 1.000

Best coach: U$ 1.000

Best setter: U$ 1.000

・SANTA CRUZ AT SALONPAS CUP

SÃO PAULO – SP – The distributor, partner of the pharmaceutical company Hisamitsu, was at the Honor Tribune of the Ibirapuera gymnasium in São Paulo, this Saturday (9). The customer was the special guest at a cocktail party and also watched the semi-finals of the Salonpas Cup, with leading stars in international women’s volleyball.

“The games are great and the teams are big ones. The organization is marvelous and access to the stands very good”, commented Pedro Vila, national sales and marketing manager for Santa Cruz. He said that his company loved the event. “It was wonderful. We brought along customers and our team. In addition to the exposure for our brand in the tournament, our circle of relations is growing and generating new business with a party like this.” In Vila’s opinion, Hisamitsu did the right thing investing in women’s volleyball. “In Brazil, sports are very popular, symbolizing health, enthusiasm and discipline. And it is great that make an analogy between these values and our brand.”

Six teams are in this year’s Salonpas Cup: Havana Clube (Cuba), USC-Munster (Germany) and Club de Regatas Lima (Peru) are the international guests. The Brazilian clubs are Finasa / Osasco, two-time Brazilian champion, MRV / Minas, Brazilian vice-champion, and Rexona / Ades, from Rio de Janeiro. The tickets for all games are free and are available from the following chains of drugstores: Droga Raia, Drogão, Drogaria São Paulo, Drogasil or from the Ibirapuera gymnasium.

The Salonpas Cup is held by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and sponsored by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, from Japan, through its Salonpas brand, as well as the International Volleyball Federation (FIV) and the São Paulo Volleyball Federation (FPV).

・HISAMITSU CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF FOURTH EDITION OF SALONPAS CUP WITH CUSTOMERS

SÃO PAULO – SP Everything was great and exceeded expectations. The fourth edition of the Salonpas Cup women’s volleyball tournament could not have been better. And Hisamitsu, the pharmaceutical company sponsoring the event has reserved this Sunday (10), the day of the final to celebrate with its customers, at a party in the Ibirapuera gymnasium Honor Tribunal in São Paulo (SP). “Salonpas products are a success in 53 countries, and the tournament has strengthened our brand”, says the national sales and marketing manager, Reinaldo de Lima.

The Japanese company organized a completely unprecedented strategy for this edition. Every day of the event, it gave a cocktail party for one of its eight main customers in the state. These are the drugstore chains (Drogaria São Paulo, 2nd; Drogão, 4 th; Droga Raia, 7th; and Drogasil, 8th) and the distributors (Panarello, 3rd; Farmed, 5^th ; Audifar, 6th; and Santa Cruz, 9th). “This was the first time the Salonpas Cup involved customers directly in the tournament. It was a great experience and everyone loved it and want to know where the next one will be”, said Reinaldo. AS well as the VIP treatment, the customers also got media exposure. On the respective days of their cocktail parties, they had promotional banners on the court, and, in the final, each customer will be showing signs on the court with their brands.

“The Salonpas Cup gave each of our partners great exposure. Their were no problems during the event, and we also managed to break the commercial climate. This will help future negotiations.” Reinaldo said that Hisamitsu’s main wish was to bring all its partner. “We have 87 active customers in Brasil, and what we most wanted was to bring all of them.” Another positive point was the stage for the show: the state of São Paulo, where we have 47% of product sales. “It was a challenge to fill up this gymnasium, because all the previous edition were held in the Northeast, where it is easier to bring in public. It became clear to all that the company is not just interested in selling, but also in promoting the health of the Brazilian people”, Reinaldo concluded.

Six teams were in this year’s Salonpas Cup: Havana Clube (Cuba), USC-Munster (Germany) and Club de Regatas Lima (Peru) were the international guests. The Brazilian clubs were Finasa / Osasco, two-time Brazilian champion, MRV / Minas, Brazilian vice-champion, and Rexona / Ades, from Rio de Janeiro.
The Salonpas Cup is held by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and sponsored by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, from Japan, through its Salonpas brand, as well as the International Volleyball Federation (FIV) and the São Paulo Volleyball Federation (FPV).

SALONPAS CUP WELCOMES ITS PANARELLO SALONPAS CUP WELCOMES ITS PANARELLO PARTNERS

SÃO PAULO – SP– The Salonpas Cup team received the distributor Panarello, partner of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, with open arms this Sunday (Oct 3). There was a cocktail partner in honor of these important customers at the Ibirapuera gymnasium Honor Tribunal in São Paulo. They also had the opportunity to see some of the main women’s volleyball teams in the world at first hand. “We were really moved by the reception”, said Panarello sales manager, José Rui Bonifácio, better known as Boni.

He said the company invited operational staff, as well as customers. “Everyone was really pleased by the attention, the party and the space reserved exclusively for us. It was marvelous, so much so that many of them are asking for tickets so they can see the rest of the tournament”, said Boni, adding that the Salonpas Cup has been the main topic of conversation in the company. “As for the championship, it is perfect. The choice of teams was great, we have the best from Brazil and from abroad, and the organization of the event is excellent.”

The Salonpas Cup is held by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and is sponsored by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, from Japan, through its Salonpas brand, in addition to the International Volleyball Federation and the São Paulo Volleyball Federation (FPV).

・RECEPTION FOR DROGARIA SÃO PAULO AT OPENING OF SALONPAS CUP

SÃO PAULO – SP - On Saturday (Oct 4), the Brazilian and international teams were not the only highlights at the opening round of the fourth edition of the Salonpas Cup, which is being held at the Ibirapuera gymnasium in São Paulo (SP). The Drogaria São Paulo team was also there, only they were in the Honor Tribunal, at a cocktail party given for them by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical. Carla Aparecida da Silva, marketing coordinator for the drugstore chain exclaimed. “We loved it! The organization of the event is fabulous.”

In addition to receiving VIP treatment, the Drogaria São Paulo partners had the opportunity to see world class women volleyball players in action. “The teams are really good and we were really pleased with the reception we received.” For Carla, this action will strengthen the image of all those involved. “The two brands are strengthened by this. This has been a great opportunity for us, because sport is synonymous with health. This is something which is both useful and great fun.” She explained that Drogaria São Paulo invited employees from all areas to the cocktail party. “We had employees, managers, directors and store supervisors, as well as warehouse and administrative staff. Everyone praised the championship and the reception in the VIP area”, she concluded.

Report: Ângela Monteiro

・SALONPAS CUP GIVES COCKTAIL PARTY FOR PARTNERS FROM DROGÃO

SÃO PAULO – SP) – On Monday (4), the Salonpas Cup women’s volleyball tournament was dedicated to the Drogão chain of drugstores at the Ibirapuera gymnasium in São Paulo (SP). Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical offered a special cocktail party for its partners, who were also given the opportunity to watch some of the main stars in world class volleyball. “This is an incredible initiative, a wonderful party”, exclaimed the Drogão marketing director, Nelson de Paula.

He also stated that the chain’s slogan is closely attuned to the competition: Health within Your Reach. “Our work is based on the concept of health, which is very relevant for people who practice and like sports.” The director also said that this helped tighten commercial relations. “We also develop closer commercial relations, which is great. We invited a number of customers from different stores to the party, and the contact between these partners and Drogão managers is fundamental. Many customers brought their children along and they will certainly remember this occasion for the rest of their lives”, Nelson concluded.

Six teams are disputing the 2004 Salonpas Cup 2004: USC -Munster (Germany), Havana Club (Cuba), and Club de Regatas Lima (Peru) are the international guests. The Brazilian clubs are two-time Brazilian champion Finasa / Osasco, MRV / Minas, Brazilian vice-champion and Rexona / Ades, from Rio de Janeiro. Tickets are available free of charge and can be obtained from the following drugstore chains: Drogão, Drogasil, Drogaria São Paulo and DrogaRaia, or at the Ibirapuera gymnasium.

The Salonpas Cup is held by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and is sponsored by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, from Japan, through its Salonpas brand, in addition to the International Volleyball Federation and the São Paulo Volleyball Federation (FPV).

・Results: Rexona/Ades are champions of 2004 Salonpas Cup

・Results: Brazil and Germany get Ibirapuera going in dispute for third place

Even upset at not getting to the final of the 2004 Salonpas Cup 2004, the MRV/Minas players beat USC Munster by 3 sets to 1 and are in third place in the competition. It was a difficult game, but MRV was more technical, while the German team was intent on winning. Without a doubt it was one of the most exciting games of the championship. USC played without their main player, the setter Tanja Hart (the only one in the Athens Olympics). She twisted her left ankle in the game yesterday against Rexona/Ades. MRV used its blocking to neutralize the German attack. The Brazilian team closed the set in 20 minutes at 25 to 16.

・Results: Rexona Ades beat USC Münster and meet Finasa Osasco in Final

Rexona/Ades were not on their best form today, but still they did enough to beat USC Münster and get through to the final of the 2004 Salonpas Cup. The Germans actually won the first set by 25 to 21, but that was all. In the other sets, the German team played poorly and Rexona took advantage of this, winning the following sets by 25/ 16, 25/ 12 and 25/ 15.

・Results: Finasa Osasco beat MRV and wait to see who they will meet in the final

Finasa / Osasco entered the court today to dispute the first vacancy in the final of the 2004 Salonpas Cup and beat MRV/Minas by 3 sets to 0, with strong blocking. Partial results were 25/20, 25/18 and 25/22.From the side of the court, José Roberto Guimarães saw his team’s attack and defense working in total harmony. He was also able to see Mari play the three sets without any trouble in her shoulder, as it was in the Olympics.

・Results: Surprise German victory puts Cubans from Havana Club out of Cup

USC Münster played with great determination and sent the birthday girl Daimí Ramirez` team back to Cuba. The result was 3 sets to 0, in a real walk over for the Germans. Set results were 25/ 20, 25/ 12 and 25/15.

・Results: MRV Minas beat Peruvians and come in third position

The Minas team beat Club de Regatas Lima by 3 sets to 0, ensuring third position in the Tournament. Set results were 25/16, 25/3 and 25/13.The superiority of the Minas girls was evident throughout the three sets and it was an easy victory. The Peruvians only put some pressure on in the second. Even with no chance of classification, they played with full dedication and managed to draw even. But they did not take the lead and were beaten by two points.

・Results: Rexona Ades beats Finasa Osasco in sensational turnaround

In the duel between the two gold medal winners, Bernardinho came out on top and beat José Roberto Guimarães by 3 sets to 1. The two teams came on court at full power to get into the lead in the Tournament. Even the wing Mari, recovering from a problem in the shoulder, played two sets to help her team. The scores were (25/22. 25/19, 25/15 e 26/24), with a sensational turnaround from Rexona/Ades in the fourth set.

・Results: Rexona Ades beat USC Münster and meet Finasa Osasco in Final

・Results: Finasa Osasco beat MRV and wait to see who they will meet in the final

・Results: MRV / Minas beats Havana Club and gets close to classification

MRV/Minas beat Havana Club (Cuba) this evening by 3 sets to 1 (25/21, 25/18, 25/20 and 25/23) and is very close to classification for the second stage of the tournament. It was a tough game, but the Brazilian team’s blocking was decisive.

・Results: Easy win for Rexona with debut of Leila

Rexona/Ades beat Club de Regatas Lima by 3 sets to 0 (25/ 11, 25/ 9 and 25/ 8). The highlight was Leila`s debut with Rexona. The player is still recovering from an injury in the left knee and was not going to play in the Salonpas Cup, but the coach Bernardo Rezende changed his plans and put the star on in the first set. “That is the way it is with Bernardinho, we never know what he is going to do”, Leila joked.

・Results: Peru loses again and is out of Salonpas Cup

This evening at 8 p.m. the two teams with the worst performances in the Salonpas Cup, Club de Regatas Lima (Peru) and USC Munster (Germany) came onto the court. Both of them needed to win to have a chance to get to the final. The German team came out on top and won the game by 3 sets to 0, with set results of 25/17, 25/15 and 25/21.

・Results: Finasa Osasco wins tough game against Havana Club

Coach Zé Roberto’s team beat Havana Club by 3 to 1 and showed that they are very tight. With a great performance in the first two sets, it seemed that the game would be very easy for Finasa, but the Cubans improved in the third set and nearly put paid to the Brazilians` evening,

・SALONPAS CUP PUTS ON A SHOW IN MARKETING AT IBIRAPUERA

The international Salonpas Cup women’s volleyball tournament is not only a great success on court. The marketing activities are a show in their own right, channeling Hisamitsu products to the public in a segmented fashion. On the stands it is impossible to not be moved by the team of animators, who organize gymkhanas and draws with incredible prizes. In the Honor Section, Salonpas product samples are distributed to the guests by physiotherapists. This is without mentioning the t-shirts and the personalized cocktail parties.

The VIP area is perfect for forging closer relations with customers. Each Hisamitsu partner in Brazil is being given a special cocktail party. This includes both drugstore chains and distributors. The first one on Saturday (October 2) was for Drogaria São Paulo, and a day has been reserved for each of the other customers: Panarello (3rd ), Drogão (4th ), Farmed (5th), Audifar (6th), Droga Raia (7th), Drogasil (8th) and Santa Cruz (9th). All partners receive balls, personalized t-shirts and t-shirt vouchers.

Between games, the activity in the stands is contagious. The spectators are given a t-shirt and participate in the draws for the following prizes: 10 discmen, 10 micro systems, 15 bicycles, 10 14” televisions and 15 backpacks, as well as a number of official tournament balls.

Six teams are in this year’s Salonpas Cup: Havana Clube (Cuba), USC-Munster (Germany) and Club de Regatas Lima (Peru) are the international guests. The Brazilian clubs are Finasa / Osasco, two time Brazilian champion, MRV / Minas, Brazilian vice-champion, and Rexona / Ades, from Rio de Janeiro. Tickets for all the games are free and are available at the following drugstore chains Droga Raia, Drogão, Drogaria São Paulo, Drogasil or at Ibirapuera gymnasium.

The Salonpas Cup is organized by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and is sponsored by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, from Japan, through its Salonpas brand, as well as the International Volleyball Federation and the São Paulo Volleyball Federation (FPV).

Results: Rexona gets easy victory over Havana and becomes favorite

Rexona/Ades wins its game against Havana Club and is now considered one of the favorites to win the title. The match was not as balanced as expected. The Cubans made a lot of mistakes and coach Bernardinho’s team took only 60 minutes to win by 3 sets to 0. The set results were 25/ 18, 25/ 21 and 25/17.

News: Find out how to get your free ticket for the Salonpas Cup

The fourth edition of the Salonpas Cup has been taking place between the 2 and 10 of October at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera. To see this spectacle of women's volleyball at first hand, get your free ticket from the Droga Raia, Drogão, Drogaria São Paulo and Drogasil drugstore chains or from the Ginásio do Ibirapuera during the tournament.

All the public present at the gym will receive a Salonpas Cup t-shirt and will take part in draws for prizes like: TV's, bicycles, micro systems, among others.

Results: Finasa / Osasco wins again and forges ahead in tournament

José Roberto Guimarães’ team today beat the Germans by 3 sets to 1, 25/15, 25/22, 26/24 and 25/12. The game was more difficult than yesterday’s one, but the Brazilians managed to overcome the German blocking and continue to be one of the favorites to win the Salonpas.

Results: Havana Club opens tournament with victory over Peruvians

The Cubans had their start in the 2004 Salonpas Cup today with a victory that everyone had thought would be easier. They went onto the court at 11 o’clock and won by 3 to 0, with partial results of 25/17, 25/17 and 25/22.

Results: Bernardinho’s Rexona/ Ades beats MRV/ Minas at the start of the Salonpas Cup

Rexona/ Ades beat MRV/ Minas by 3 sets to 1, in the teams’ first game in the 2004 Salonpas Cup. The coach Bernardinho’s team won the first and the second sets by 25/ 21 and 25/ 10. MRV threatened to react, winning the third set by 26 to 24. However, the dominance of the team from Rio prevailed as they closed the fourth set by 25 to 17.

Results: Finasa/Osasco gain easy win over Peruvian team

In the opening match of the 2004 Salonpas Cup the Finasa/Osasco team came into the court as favorite to win and with the support of the supporters present at the Ibirapuera gymnasium. The 3,500 people present at the gymnasium were treated to a show in fine volleyball by the Brazilian team, which beat the Peruvians by 3 X 0, with set results of 25/09, 25/16 and 25/08.

News: Press Conference heats up Salonpas Cup

The Salonpas Cup opened with a press conference for journalists from a wide range of media, stepping up the coverage of the tournament.

Opening the conference, Mr. Haruki Kubo, president of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. in Brazil said that this should be the best ever edition of the Salonpas Cup and requested the collaboration and support of everyone in order to make the tournament a success.

At the table there were the coaches from all the teams, with the exception of Rexona/Ades, which was represented by the assistant coach Hélio Ricardo Griner. Bernardinho was only able to arrive some hours later and too late to take part. All the trainers were very enthusiastic about the tournament and about the high level of the players participating.

The USC Munster coach declared that he know very little about Brazilian volleyball but that he knew that Brazilian players are of a very high level and receive many awards. He went on to say that the team was very happy to be taking part in the Salonpas Cup, especially since they were the only European team in the competition.

Both José Roberto Guimarães and Hélio Ricardo Griner denied that their teams were the favorites to win the tournament. Both declared that it was still too early to start talking about which teams are best and which worst, all the more so since many of the players had just returned from holidays and had started training just in the last few days.