Naomi Osaka and sister Mari team up to auction digital art, part of the proceeds to go to Play Academy

Naomi Osaka, the new Tennis superstar, is pushing the envelope on the court and off it too. Recently she got onto the non-fungible token (NFT) train. Naomi and Mari Osaka paired up to create a special NFT, meant as a collectors item.

Naomi’s older sister, Mari Osaka, who has been known to have a passion for artwork and drawing, drew five cards being auctioned, including one “open raffle” card for “The Colors of Naomi Osaka” collection. Mari Osaka who was also a tennis player, retired this year at the young age of only twenty-five. 

Naomi Osaka on Instagram, “As lovers, creators, and curators of art since we were young, Mari and I are very excited to formally enter the world of art through NFTs. We wanted to do something a little bit different and more personal, so I asked my sister to create these pieces with me to offer something unique and special to fans and collectors from around the world.”

Play Academy with Naomi Osaka

Play Academy with Naomi Osaka, is an initiative by the Japanese tennis star which aims to change girls’ lives through play and sport. Apart from ‘ The Colors of Naomi Osaka’  there is also another piece called ‘Finding What Was Lost’. This collection is not part of the five originals.

It can be won through a raffle which is at $5 per entry. The proceeds of the raffle will go to Play Academy, which Naomi launched in partnership with Laureus Sport for Good and Nike in 2020.The Auction and Raffle will begin on Friday, April 16th and end on Friday, April 23. 

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