IPC celebrates 20 years of impactful partnership with Allianz
Over the past two decades, Allianz’s support has strengthened the growth and impact of the International Paralympic Committee 26 Mar 2026
The International Paralympic Committee and Allianz, the Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Insurance Partner, celebrated 20 years of partnership at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. Over the past two decades, Allianz’s support has strengthened the growth and impact of the IPC.
Allianz first became an IPC Gold Patron in 2006, before becoming the IPC’s first International Partner in 2011. In 2021 the organisation became the Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner. Over the years Allianz has supported events such as International Paralympic Day, the Paralympic Sport and Media Awards, and developed partnerships with International Federations and several National Paralympic Committees. The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games marked the seventh Games supported by Allianz as part of the partnership journey.
Andrew Parsons, IPC President, said: “Allianz’s partnership has helped secure the Paralympic Movement’s future and prepared us for the best. What makes the partnership so special is that we work together and deliver projects that align with both the organisation’s objectives.
“On behalf of the IPC, the National Paralympic Committees and the athletes Allianz supports, thank you from everyone at the IPC and within the Paralympic Movement who have had the pleasure to work with you.”
Eike Burgel, Global Head of Olympic and Paralympic Programme, Allianz SE said: “Milano Cortina 2026 marks 20 years since Allianz first stood alongside the Paralympic Movement.
“Over 20 years, we've grown from early support into a long-term partnership that elevates visibility, professionalism, and athlete support across every Games. Our work reflects the power of sport to unite people everywhere, transforming society into a more just and inclusive place."
What began as a simple sponsorship partnership has evolved into one of the Paralympic Movement’s most impactful and enduring partnerships, delivering lasting benefits to its members and athletes around the world. Allianz has reached over 50 countries through athlete support and community activations over the last two decades.
With a focus on creating awareness and educating audiences on Para sport, Allianz also supported early Paralympic infographics which later expanded to short Sports Explainers videos. At Paris 2024 this included 22 videos for summer Para sports while at Milano Cortina 2026 there were videos for each of the six winter Para sports.
The Paris 2024 Sport Explainer series accumulated more than 17 million views on the Paralympics YouTube channel and earned the 2024 Joseph Binder Awards for Animated Illustration, Lovie Awards for Best of Internet and the People’s Vote. The Milano Cortina 2026 Sport Explainers reached 1.6 million views.
In the latest edition of the Paralympic Games, Allianz was also the Presenting Partner of the Paralympic Torch Relay, supporting the creation of the Paralympic Flame in Stoke Mandeville, UK, on 24 February 2026 to its journey to the Opening Ceremony in Verona, Italy on 6 March 2026.
The current partnership will continue until 2032, covering the LA28 Paralympic Games, French Alps 2030 Paralympic Winter Games and Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games.
