The company has established a dedicated technical service centre at the event, providing athletes with immediate access to expert repairs, precise adjustments, and ongoing maintenance for their prosthetic and mobility devices
03/10/2025, New Delhi: Ottobock is deepening its commitment to athlete mobility and inclusion at the 12th World Para Athletics Championships 2025, supporting competitors from around the world with repairs and maintenance of more than 230 devices. Marking the first time India hosts the global championship, the event brings together over 1,000 athletes from more than 20 countries at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
To ensure athletes perform with confidence and continuity, Ottobock has set up a dedicated technical service centre at the venue. Specialists from Ottobock’s team are on hand throughout the championship, offering timely repairs, precision adjustments, and ongoing maintenance for prosthetic and mobility devices. Their work enables athletes to focus on their competitions, secure in the knowledge that essential technical support is always within reach.
The company’s collaborative efforts with partner brands are broadening access to advanced prosthetic technologies and reliable mobility care, both at the championship and beyond. These initiatives reflect Ottobock’s belief that everyone deserves the chance to achieve independence and fulfil their potential.
Peter Franzel, Head of Sports, Exhibitions & Events, said, “Ottobock’s technical service centre is a lifeline for athletes striving for excellence. We are dedicated to empowering competitors with the equipment and support they need to succeed on an international stage.”
Heinrich Popow, the ex-paralympic Champion and now Ottobock’s Brand Ambassador, added, “Our global partnerships in prosthetic innovation do not end when the competition does. By building awareness and accessibility, we help extend life-changing mobility solutions to people with disabilities everywhere.”
Ottobock’s work at the World Para Athletics Championships reflects its enduring commitment to inclusion and independence, setting the bar for athlete-focused care in sports and beyond.
About Ottobock
Ottobock is a 100-year-old German organisation, a global leader in the area of prosthetic devices. Ottobock has been actively supporting International disability sport since the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul. Since then, their support for Paralympic and associated sports has grown massively. Besides professional sport, Ottobock tries to inculcate sport as a lifestyle adaptation for people with amputations.