Paris 2024 Olympics: Who is the fitness equipment & kit provider?

Tony Estanguet, the president of Paris 2024, greeted Technogym as a global market leader and lauded their skills and understanding of the sports ecosystem.

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By Abhiruchi Rout | Apr 5, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Technogym, an Italian fitness equipment manufacturer, has been named the official and exclusive distributor of technical fitness equipment for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. The gymnasium at the Olympic and Paralympic Athlete Villages in Saint-Denis in addition to 29 more facilities, including those at satellite centers in Lille, Marseilles, and Tahiti, will all have equipment from Technogym. 

The agreement, which designates Technogym as an “official supporter,” calls for the delivery of 1,200 or so pieces of equipment for cardio, strength, and functional training that are all integrated into the Technogym Ecosystem. A group of knowledgeable trainers will also be present to help athletes use the apparatus.

What the President of Paris 2024 and Technogym had to say

Tony Estanguet, the president of Paris 2024, greeted Technogym as a global market leader and lauded their skills and understanding of the sports ecosystem. He added that their participation will allow athletes to practice in the greatest environments. Nerio Alessandri, the president of Technogym, stated that the relationship was important to the company not only because of the comments from the athletes but also because the Games offer a special platform for promoting their dedication to wellness, sport, and health around the world.

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Technogym will provide kits for the seventh-time

Since being chosen for the first time in Sydney in 2000, Technogym has donated equipment to the last six Summer Games. They have also worked at two Winter Olympics, in Turin in 2006 and Pyeongchang in 2018. Estanguet noted that the collaboration with Technogym demonstrates the organizers’ desire to put athletes at the center of the project, relying on the Athletes’ Commission’s guidance. Athletes would greatly benefit from the equipment supplied because it will allow them to train in the optimum conditions to improve their performance and accomplish their objectives.

About the Summer Olympics and Paralympics 2024 in Paris

The Paris 2024 Games are scheduled to begin on July 26, 2024, and conclude on August 11, followed by the Paralympic Games from August 28 until September 8. The partnership with Technogym is expected to provide significant benefits to both athletes and the organizers, as they work together to deliver successful and memorable Games. Breakdancing or Breaking will make its first appearance as an Olympic discipline in Paris 2024. The games will also be the final Olympic Games held during the presidency of IOC President Thomas Bach.

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