This is a translation of a media release that was published by Allianz Italy on June 04, 2024.
Allianz becomes a sponsor of the Federation of Italian Canoe Kayak
An agreement that will see Allianz S.p.A. accompany the sporting performances of Italian canoeists on the main international stages and on the competition fields of European Championships, World Championships and World Cups in all the disciplines practiced by the FICK: canoe slalom, canoe sprint, paracanoe, canoe polo, downhill canoe, marathon canoe, ocean racing, dragon boat and sup.
The official event for the presentation of the partnership was held in Milan in the Allianz Tower Auditorium, in the presence of a large representation of Italian athletes engaged in the international sports season that will culminate with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Present were the newly crowned European slalom canoe champion Giovanni De Gennaro, Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Manfredi Rizza and Federico Mancarella , the first Italian to obtain bronze medal in the history of the Paralympics (Tokyo 2020).
Under the agreement, the Allianz brand will be visible on the official competition uniforms, leotards and canoes of the Italian athletes, and the insurance company will also be able to carry out photo and video shootings, advertising, and digital communication campaigns with the athletes. The partnership also includes Allianz's presence at the upcoming Canoe Sprint World and Paracanoe Championships scheduled for Aug. 20-24, 2025, at the historic Idroscalo venue in Milan.
Luciano Buonfiglio, president of the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation said:
"We are really proud to put our name, which represents Italy in the world, side by side with a prestigious partner such as Allianz, which has always represented values such as commitment, dynamism, care, passion, and competence and which are also our values. A synergy that will be very important for the growth of our movement and that will lead us to live exciting moments in sport and life. What we will do together is a journey that starts today and will arrive at the Los Angeles Olympics, passing through the World Cup in Milan 2025, ten years since the last edition, but above all it will be an investment dedicated to our young talents who will be the women and men of tomorrow."
Maurizio Devescovi, general manager of Allianz S.p.A. commented:
"The partnership with the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation adds a newimportant piece to Allianz's commitment alongside the Italian national team. We strongly believe in the values that sport can transmit, particularly to the younger generations, and we have recognized the commitment that the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation puts forth - not only in the water - a great value for civil society, for schools, the breaking down of social barriers, and the protection of the environment."
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** As of December 31, 2024.
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