The Australian Steelers

Sport: Wheelchair rugby

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    Wheelchair rugby is an intense, contact team sport played in eight-minute quarters; it was originally known as Murderball. To be eligible to compete, athletes must have an impairment in all four limbs.

    The Australian team, known as the Steelers, has competed at every Paralympic Games since the sport gained full Paralympic medal status at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. The Steelers won their first gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and defended their Paralympic gold medal during Rio 2016. Allianz is proud to be an official supporter of the Steelers

Despite their strong physical appearance, the Steelers have recently been focusing on building their mental strength, opening up and being vulnerable with each other. They collectively believe that good mental health is how their team can have the edge – through better decision making and stronger performance under pressure.

The Steelers are currently working towards qualification for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Allianz Olympic and Paralympic Partnership

Allianz Australia – alongside the Allianz Group – is behind the Olympic & Paralympic Movements as the Worldwide Insurance Partner. Sharing the Olympic and Paralympic values, this partnership inspires us to provide confidence in tomorrow – for our customers and our employees.
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