The sporting world cannot wait to witness the biggest sporting spectacle next year. As the excitement builds for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris 2024, Worldwide Olympic Partner Deloitte has proudly unveiled its exceptional team of 25 elite athletes. The conglomerate will fully support this group and will feature 19 Deloitte professionals. In addition to them, this group will also consist of Deloitte alums and sponsored athletes.
Team Deloitte boasts a remarkable blend of seasoned stars and promising newcomers, with 12 Olympians and four Paralympians adorning their ranks. But what makes this roster truly special is the inclusion of aspiring athletes who are vying for their maiden appearances at the prestigious Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Who all makes Team Deloitte?
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Hailing from diverse backgrounds, these athletes represent 14 countries across 15 different sports, ranging from rowing, para canoeing, hockey, sailing to the newly-introduced Olympic sport of breaking. This historic moment marks the first time a Worldwide Olympic Partner has had the privilege to support so many of its own employees on their incredible journey to the world’s most celebrated sporting event. According to an Olympics report, Joe Ucuzoglu, Deloitte Global CEO, expressed his enthusiasm for Team Deloitte, “As we look toward Paris 2024, we’re thrilled to introduce Team Deloitte, an extraordinary group of dual-career Deloitte professionals and elite athletes who exemplify the unique qualities required to succeed in both sport and business.”
Omega kicks off the 2024 Paris Olympics
With the prestigious event just around the corner, Swiss watchmakers Omega, the official timekeepers of the Games, set the one-year countdown in motion. By day, it’s captivating design captures the essence of the Paris 2024 emblem, with a central flame design exuding the spirit of passion and achievement. As the night falls, the clock illuminates, casting a radiant golden circle, a beacon of hope and unity. Omega, renowned for its legacy of recording athletes’ results with utmost accuracy for over 90 years, has played an integral role in scripting the epic tales of Olympic history.
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The partnership between Deloitte and The Olympic Partner (TOP) program was formed in 2022. Leveraging Deloitte’s exceptional business acumen, this collaboration aims to support the IOC in realizing its strategic roadmap for the future. As the countdown to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 begins, the world eagerly awaits the breathtaking performances of Team Deloitte.
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