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Positive balance: Ottobock's technical masterpieces at the Paralympics
Discover Ottobock's positive balance at the Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris: 2,700 repairs, creative solutions and the commitment to accessibility. Learn how the team supported the athletes through technical know-how and innovative approaches and at the same time drew attention to challenges in everyday life of people with disabilities. Read more about the inspiring stories and the future Ottobock plans for more quality of life and independence.
Positive balance: Ottobock's technical masterpieces at the Paralympics
Ottobock and the Paralympic Games 2024: A sign of accessibility and creative solutions
The Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris ended with an impressive graduation ceremony, but they not only left sporting memories, but also an important message about accessibility and support for people with disabilities. Ottobock, a leading company in the field of medical technology, was able to carry out a remarkable number of 2,700 repairs during this event and thus make a decisive contribution to the competitive performance of the athletes.
The Ottobock team, consisting of orthopedic technicians and other experts, was in use around the clock to solve technical problems and to give the athlete backing. This experience shows how important technical support is and what direct influence it has on the participation of athletes. The sports scene is more than just competition; It requires creativity, problem -solving skills and quick action to overcome obstacles in everyday life of the athlete: inside.
An example of the ingenuity of the technicians occurred in Clichy Sous Bois, where a hand -bike -driving athlete urgently needed a remedy. The shock absorber of his handbike did not correspond to the regulations, and since no suitable spare part was available, the team developed an uncomplicated solution on site by using a part of a barrier fence. Such creative approaches testify to the connection between technology and sport and emphasize the need for innovative problem solutions in the athletics area.
- Creativity: Use of a barrier fence for repairing a handbike.
- Technical support: Care of athletes in the polyclinic of the Paralympic Village.
- Innovative solutions: A bicycle tire is used as part of a wheelchair sheet.
Another future -oriented element was the introduction of the unofficial discipline , a symbolic discipline that drawn attention to the everyday challenges with which people with disabilities are confronted. This initiative quickly gained popularity and mobilized not only the athletes, but also the public in Paris and beyond. The resulting discussions promote sensitization to accessibility and the reduction of obstacles in our cities.
The Paralympic Games have therefore not only produced top sporting performance, but also transformed the perception of people with disabilities in society. Athletes of all stripes inspired people with their achievements and aggressiveness, and the support of Ottobock flanked this effort perfectly by recognizing the technical requirements of the athletes and treating them as priority.
Georgia Näder from Ottobock emphasizes that the games have made it possible to raise a lot of awareness of accessibility and at the same time to promote the challenges that people with disabilities face. In the future, the company is planning to open a new patient Care Center in Paris to be even closer to its customers and to reduce barriers.
In the coming years, Ottobock will remain a central partner at the Paralympic Games, including the preparation for future events in Los Angeles 2028 and Milano Cortina 2026. This obligation shows how serious it is to create an inclusive world and to promote technical and social innovations.
Overall, Ottobock's record at the Paralympic Games of Paris is a valuable example of the interaction of technology, creativity and social responsibility. The commitment goes beyond sport and is committed to sustainable change in society.