New Delhi, October 06, 2025: Ottobock successfully supported the conclusion of the 12th World Para Athletics Championships, held for the first time in India at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Over eight days of competition, more than 1,000 athletes from over 100 countries participated in 186 medal events, with Ottobock serving as the Official Technical Service Provider.
The company’s on-site technical team delivered close to 300 expert repairs and precision adjustments for prosthetics, orthotics, and wheelchairs, ensuring athletes could perform at their best. Athletes using Ottobock technology won four gold and four silver medals at the championships, highlighting the role of advanced mobility solutions in para sports.
Mats Frank, Managing Director, Ottobock India, said, “As the Official Technical Service Provider, Ottobock is honoured to have supported over 1,000 global athletes at India’s first-ever World Para Athletics Championships. For more than three decades, the pursuit of excellence in athlete care has been upheld as our mission. We take pride in delivering expert repairs so athletes can focus fully on performance. Delivering world-class technical support at this scale underscores our commitment to emerging markets such as India. Our goal is to empower athletes with reliable and innovative solutions at every event.”
Devendra Jhajharia, President, Paralympic Committee of India, added, “Behind every extraordinary performance lies resilience, determination, and support. At the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, Ottobock stood with our athletes, ensuring they have the mobility and confidence to push boundaries and inspire the world. We thank Ottobock for being an unwavering partner at the heart of this milestone event.”
Ottobock has been providing technical services for international para sports since the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul. The company continues to invest in accessible mobility solutions, community training, and awareness initiatives in India, promoting inclusion and innovation in prosthetic and orthotic care.
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