Nippon-Ham announced on the 12th that three players from Hokkaido who won medals at the Milan-Cortina Olympics will throw first baseman pitch at "WE LOVE HOKKAIDO & FIGHTERS 2026 supported by Marunaka Sogo Shoji," which will be held from the 30th.

On the 30th of this month, Ren Nikaido will appear, having won a bronze medal in the men's normal hill ski jumping event, a silver medal in the large hill event, and a bronze medal in the mixed team event. On July 10th, Ryusei Yamada will appear, having won a bronze medal in the men's snowboard halfpipe event. On July 11th, Ayano Sato will appear, having won a gold medal in the women's speed skating team pursuit event at the Pyeongchang Olympics, a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics, and a bronze medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, winning medals in three consecutive Games.

Nikaido said, "My goal is to aim for 150 km/h!!", Yamada said, "This is my first time throwing first baseman pitch, but I will put all my heart into every throw", and Sato said, "I will do my best to liven up the atmosphere together with everyone in the venue!"