- Sven Albrecht, Federal Managing Director of Special Olympics Germany
Allianz and Special Olympics Germany:
A Partnership for Unity and Inclusion
The Power of Unity: An Inclusive Society is a Strong Society
Sports have a unique ability to unite people, break down barriers, and build understanding—values that align directly with the Power of Unity. At Allianz, we believe in bringing people together to overcome societal challenges. Our Power of Unity program is designed to help individuals and organizations engage more constructively in the face of an increasingly divided world.
This commitment to unity and inclusion is at the heart of our partnership with Special Olympics Germany. By supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities, Allianz is fostering a more inclusive society for all.
A Partnership Built on Shared Values
Allianz's collaboration with Special Olympics Germany (SOD) is a commitment to empowering athletes and promoting an inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Through this partnership, we aim to provide Special Olympics athletes the platform they deserve— both on social media and through events that engage our employees. An inclusive society is a strong society.
The first international competition under this partnership will be the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, taking place from March 8-15. A delegation of 48 athletes, five Unified Partners, and 36 coaches and support staff will give their best at the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event.
Stories of Impact: Unity in Action
At the heart of our partnership is the promotion of Unified Sports Teams at Special Olympics. These teams bring together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete as equals, fostering inclusion through teamwork and shared experiences.
Unified Sports Teams create opportunities for meaningful, two-way communication, where individuals learn from one another, develop mutual respect, and break down stereotypes. This initiative not only enhances athletic performance but also strengthens social bonds and encourages understanding beyond the playing field.
"Our partners play a central role in realizing our vision: to use the power of sport to shape an inclusive society in which people with intellectual disabilities can participate actively and independently in life. We are delighted that Allianz is renewing its commitment to TeamSOD. This sends a strong signal in favor of inclusion and supporting our athletes with passion on and off the field"
Join Us in Making a Difference
Allianz invites individuals, businesses, and communities to support the Special Olympics Movement and embrace the values of inclusion and unity. Whether through volunteering or advocacy, everyone has a role to play in creating a more inclusive society.
Join us in championing the Power of Unity. Together, we can build a future where everyone has the opportunity to participate and thrive.
For more information on how you can get involved, visit Special Olympics Germany or Special Olympics.
Further information
About Special Olympics Germany
Special Olympics Germany (SOD) is the German organization of the world's largest movement for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities. As a non-Olympic organization, SOD is part of the German National Olympic Committee (DOSB) and currently supports more than 40,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities through both specialized and inclusive programs tailored to their needs.
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About Allianz
The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with around 128 million* private and corporate customers in nearly 70 countries. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 776 billion euros** on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage about 1.9 trillion euros** of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we are among the leaders in the insurance industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2024, over 156,000 employees achieved total business volume of 179.8 billion euros and an operating profit of 16.0 billion euros for the group.
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** As of December 31, 2024.
** As of December 31, 2024.
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