Werner Zedelius, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, and Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), have signed an agreement, which extends and expands the Paralympic commitment of Allianz as International Partner.
Allianz SE has been a proud partner of the IPC since 2006 and the first International Partner of the IPC from 2011 onwards, a role that incorporates global and local co-operation. During this long-standing and mutually beneficial co-operation, Allianz has helped to foster public awareness and generate a greater interest in Paralympic sport in general.
Werner Zedelius said: “Last year’s Paralympic Games in London have clearly helped to change people’s perceptions. As a committed partner of the IPC, it has been a great pleasure for Allianz to support the Movement and the athletes. By continuing and expanding our mutually beneficial partnership, Allianz is happy to help build on the success of London 2012 to further raise awareness and break down barriers.”
Sir Philip Craven said: “I am delighted that Allianz and the IPC are continuing their successful partnership. It is really a passionate relationship and Allianz gets the spirit of the Paralympic Movement and its athletes. That is what makes me most happy. Over the past seven years, Allianz has been a dedicated, reliable and professional supporter of the Paralympic Movement and I am looking forward to the next four years of our co-operation. Allianz will be an important partner for the IPC to further increase the awareness for the Paralympic Movement and the Paralympic athletes.”
Extension and expansion of current partnership
The current four-year agreement spans a full Paralympic Games cycle, including Allianz’ support of National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) on their way to the Sochi 2014 Winter Games and Rio 2016 Summer Games.
In addition to the global and local partnerships, Allianz will also be involved with the IPC Athletics Federation in order to create even more excitement about the Paralympic Movement. The IPC Athletics Federation organizes all athletic sport disciplines and events throughout the season, including wheelchair racing, shot put, running, long jump and so forth.
