Our involvement at the Paralympics in Paris
The 17th Paralympic Games were held from 28 August to 8 September 2024 in Paris and set new standards – great sports, full ranks, a fantastic atmosphere. And Ottobock was there to support the athletes!
The 17th Paralympic Games were held from 28 August to 8 September 2024 in Paris and set new standards – great sports, full ranks, a fantastic atmosphere. And Ottobock was there to support the athletes!
Games wide open
With the slogan “Games wide open” the Paris 2024 Committee chose a strong claim to represent both, the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 in France. “It is an invitation to the world to come and experience emotions together. Our Games are the commitments of new experiences and big thrills.” A total of 549 different competitions in 22 sports were held in exceptional venues all over Paris.
(Photo credit: Pont d'léna - Paris 2024, Luxigon)
Ottobock at the Paralympic Games
Since more than 35 years we support athletes at the Paralympic Games.
Also in Paris, we were present with a technical repair service in the Paralympic Village and in 14 competition venues. 164 experienced orthopedic technicians, wheelchair specialists and welders from 41 nations speaking 32 different languages ensured that the equipment is repaired and maintained professionally and free of charge – regardless of the nationality of the athletes and the brand of their prostheses, orthoses and wheelchairs.
Thanks to the commitment of the technical team, the athletes could concentrate fully on their performance and the competitions.
Overall, 3.012 repairs and services were carried out:
Wheelchairs: 1.658 repairs
Prostheses: 448 repairs
Orthoses & Braces: 521 repairs & services
Sports equipment & others: 385 repairs
Our Team at the Paralympic Games
Our Ambassadors in Paris
We are very proud of our ambassadors. With their outstanding performances and a total of 35 medals won, they impressed the audience and demonstrated what is possible with a physical disability.
