Just a month after the Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Ottobock opened its workshop for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and now six months later the custom designed portable workshop will again provide support to the competitors of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover.
Ottobock has been announced as the Official Technical Services Supplier of Prosthetics, Orthotics and Wheelchair Repairs to the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 and will support the competitors with its free technical service for the duration of competition.
Ottobock is a one of only a few commercial partners of the Invictus Games movement that has been involved in every event since its inception. Ottobock’s core values of “human”, “inventive” and “reliable” are well suited to the Invictus Games ability to capture hearts, challenge minds and change lives.
The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 will attract 500 competitors from 18 nations to compete in 11 adaptive medal sports, and will recognise and thank families and friends for the crucial role they play in supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of our wounded warriors.
Managing Director, Thomas Much said Ottobock will have over 25 technicians at Sydney Olympic Park, many of whom speak multiple languages, to provide optimal support to competitors.
“Our team of experts incorporating orthotics and prosthetics professionals, wheelchair technicians and welders will be available to repair and service prostheses, orthoses and wheelchairs so that the competitors can concentrate fully on their performance in the competition,” he said.
“Our main workshop will be open daily in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct with mobile workshops located at Invictus Games Sydney 2018 venues and training sites to provide help as soon as possible in case of technical problems. We welcome the public to come and see how Ottobock supports our wounded warriors in our specialist workshop by tuning their computer controlled prosthetic knees and feet, and competition equipment”.
“We’ll also provide around the clock support to ensure any devices competitors need for their everyday routine or to reach the competition can be repaired regardless of the manufacturer.”
“With under 50 days to go until Invictus Games Sydney 2018, we are grateful to welcome Ottobock as the Official Technical Service Supplier for our Games.” said Patrick Kidd OBE, CEO Invictus Games Sydney 2018.
“The incredible competitors from 18 different nations and their families will have great comfort knowing Ottobock’s extensive technical support is available to them, allowing them to focus on their sporting schedules and enjoying the experience of these Games.”