Villeneuve d’Ascq, December 3 – Building on the legacy of its support of the Organising Committee of Paris 2024, the global multisport brand DECATHLON, extends its commitment to the Paralympic Movement by supporting the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.

DECATHLON is partnering with the IPC to supply their official uniform kit for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The company will equip the IPC’s entire delegation, including IPC Governing Board members, IPC staff and consultants performing a variety of roles and responsibilities on-site during the Games which run 6-15 March 2026.

A total of 350 outfits and 8,000 units, designed from DECATHLON’s existing sport product ranges, will provide high-performance, functional, and inclusive apparel suited to their day-to-day needs. Developed by DECATHLON’s in house designers and engineers, these uniforms embody the brand’s commitment to comfort, functionality, and visibility for every wearer, while meeting the demanding environmental standards of its eco-design strategy.

“DECATHLON has been a committed supporter of the wider Paralympic Movement for many years now, most recently as the supplier of the Organising Committee of Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The IPC is very pleased to be supported by DECATHLON at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games and the whole team is excited to be wearing Decathlon’s Quechua uniforms.” said Mike Peters, Chief Executive Officer of the International Paralympic Committee.

DECATHLON strengthens its support to Paralympic athletes, accompanying and equipping them to meet their specific performance needs.

DECATHLON supports and equips the Paralympic skiing duo formed by alpine skier Maximilien Seeger and his guide Jérémy Mestdagh, who compete in the “vision impaired” category. Beyond the mountains, Maximilien works at DECATHLON in Belgium, making this partnership a natural one, rooted in shared values of effort, simplicity, solidarity, and accessibility.

Through this collaboration, DECATHLON celebrates the athletes who embody its commitment to innovate with and for those pushing the boundaries of human performance. 

DECATHLON also plays an active role in the federation’s solidarity initiative to support athletes and delegations with limited resources. Through this commitment, DECATHLON will assist smaller nations that do not have sponsors and need technical equipment, ensuring that every athlete has access to the gear required to compete with confidence. In collaboration with the NPCs, DECATHLON will provide essential ski and off-field equipment to several delegations. 

“At DECATHLON, we believe the true power of sport lies in the people who bring it to life: the athletes who inspire us and our teammates who work behind the scenes. Their commitment reminds us why we keep pushing ourselves to innovate and make sport accessible to all. Supporting the International Paralympic Committee and equipping its delegation at Milano Cortina is a natural extension of that commitment and a way to contribute to the Paralympic movement that reflects what sport truly stands for: connection, joy, and passion”. said Céline Del Genes, Global Chief Customer Officer at DECATHLON.

A global multi-specialist sports brand catering for everyone from beginners to top athletes, Decathlon is an innovative manufacturer of sporting goods for all skill levels. With over 101,100 teammates and 1,817 stores worldwide, Decathlon and its teams have been working ever since 1976 to make the joys and benefits of sport truly accessible to all.

The IPC is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. Founded in 1989, it is an international non-profit organisation based in Bonn, Germany. Its vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport while its mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. Working with our 200 plus member organisations, the IPC uses Para sport as a vehicle to advance the lives of the world’s 1.3 billion persons with disabilities.