What Parasport Danmark does

Parasport Danmark is Denmark's national sports federation for disability sports, founded in 1976 and headquartered at Idr\u00e6ttens Hus in Br\u00f8ndby. The organization operates as a private non-profit membership association under the governance of Danmarks Idr\u00e6tsforbund (DIF), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and Special Olympics International, giving it exclusive national mandate to organize Paralympic and Special Olympics activity in Denmark. It supports 128 affiliated sports clubs across the country spanning more than 40 para-sport disciplines, including athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, goalball, cycling, and boccia. The federation runs a layered program portfolio covering grassroots participation (Rising Stars, Tumbling Stars, Solsikkeprogrammet), Special Olympics Denmark for athletes with intellectual disabilities, elite athlete development (Pressalit Sports Academy, JYSK 'Bring Dedication' legat), and Paralympic Games preparation. Core technical capability is the international classification system, a domain-specialization workflow that combines Medical Diagnostics Forms, athlete eligibility agreements, and coordination with IPC and international sports federations to ensure fair competition.

The federation's core products are organized into service lines: classification services for fair competition, coach and official education, national and international competition organization, club support resources, athlete development pathways, and publications including Magasinet Parasport. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of corporate sponsorships (top partners JYSK since 1989, Pressalit, Toyota, EWII, Coca-Cola, Hummel, Garmin), foundation grants (KV Fonden contributing 1.5 million DKK annually through 2030, Bevica Fonden, Elsass Fonden, Salto Foundation), government funding via DIF and Team Danmark, membership fees from the 128 affiliated clubs, event sponsorships, and Team Parasport corporate club memberships. Distribution is via the affiliated club network across all five Danish regions, the central Br\u00f8ndby headquarters, regional news structures, and an international federation network. Go-to-market relies on content marketing (website, magazine), events and competitions, social media, partner-network communications, and traditional press releases. The organization currently employs 51\u2013100 staff, supports over 1,200 participants at major events such as the Special Olympics Idr\u00e6tsfestival 2026, and has helped establish 100+ accessible parking spaces (parapladser) across Danish municipalities.

Name

Parasport Danmark

Legal name

Parasport Danmark

Website

https://parasport.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

National Danish federation for disability sports, organizing 40+ para-sport disciplines across 128 affiliated clubs, funded by corporate sponsors (JYSK, Pressalit, Toyota), foundations (KV Fonden), and DIF government support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM)

Keywords

• Disability sports federation
• Parasport classification services
• Special olympics programs
• Elite para-athlete development
• Coach education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brøndby Strand

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Top Partnership Sponsorships: Organizations pay for top partnership status that includes elite, organizational, and breadth sponsorship of Parasport Danmark, covering Paralympic preparation, regional and national sports activities, exposure, hospitality, and access to elite athletes for company events.
2. Partnership Sponsorships: Partners sponsor specific activities or sports disciplines with exposure levels matching top partners.
3. Team Parasport Corporate Club: Corporate membership concept - companies join as a business club supporting parasport.
4. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship of specific events including VM, EM, and other competitions.
5. Membership Fees: Clubs affiliated with Parasport Danmark pay membership fees and receive support services.
6. Government Funding (DIF): Funding from the Danish Sports Confederation (DIF) and public sources for sports development.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parasport Danmark is the Danish national federation for disability sports, coordinating para-sports activities across 40+ disciplines for people with physical, visual, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. It organizes national competitions, manages Special Olympics Denmark, develops elite athletes for Paralympic participation, delivers classification services for fair competition, and provides coach and official training. Its services are delivered through 128 affiliated clubs and direct programming including Rising Stars, Tumbling Stars, Pressalit Sports Academy, and the JYSK 'Bring Dedication' scholarship.

Product overview

Parasport Danmark is the national sports federation for disability sports in Denmark, operating as a comprehensive platform for para-sports organization and athlete development. The organization offers a unified ecosystem of sports programs and support services, including Special Olympics Danmark for athletes with intellectual disabilities, Rising Stars and Tumbling Stars for youth development, elite programs like Pressalit Sports Academy and JYSK's 'Bring Dedication'-legat, club support tools such as the Solsikkeprogrammet, training and education services, classification services, and publications including Magasinet Parasport. The federation supports over 40 different para-sports disciplines through a network of affiliated clubs, organizes national events and competitions, and coordinates Danish participation in international events including the Paralympic Games.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rising Stars: Youth sports program for children and young people with physical disabilities focusing on creating strong sports communities
• Tumbling Stars
• Special Olympics Danmark
• Pressalit Sports Academy
• Team Parasport
• Solsikkeprogrammet

Products and services

• Solsikkeprogrammet (Sunflower Program) Materials and resources for clubs to demonstrate awareness of members with invisible disabilities.
• Team Parasport (Corporate Club) A corporate membership concept - a business club for companies supporting parasport.
• Special Olympics Danmark A program for athletes with intellectual disabilities, organizing national festivals, World Games participation, and Healthy Athletes initiatives.
• Rising Stars A program for children and youth with physical disabilities focused on creating sports communities and participation opportunities.
• Tumbling Stars A gymnastics program for children with disabilities.
• Pressalit Sports Academy An elite athlete development program supporting para-athletes.
• De Paralympiske Lege (Paralympic Games Support) Support and coordination for Danish athletes participating in the Paralympic Games.
• Klassifikation (Classification Services) Classification services for athletes to determine eligibility and categories for international competitions.
• Uddannelse (Coach and Official Education) Training courses for coaches and leaders, including online courses, sports certification, and instructor corps.
• JYSK's 'Bring Dedication'-legat A scholarship grant for dedicated para-athletes.
• FRAME-EX Frame Running training concept and manual for children and youth with functional impairments.
• Springbrættet A program helping individuals turn their sports ideas into reality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200 participants at Special Olympics Idrætsfestival 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• JYSKflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1989JYSK has been the main sponsor of Parasport Danmark since 1989, making it one of the longest-running sports sponsorship agreements in Denmark. The partnership covers elite, organizational, and breadth sponsorship including Paralympic preparation and regional sports activities.
• Pressalit A/SflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPressalit, known for flexible bathroom and kitchen solutions, sponsors Parasport Danmark as a top partner. The company has developed accessible products since 1975 and shares Parasport's commitment to inclusion.
• Elsass FondenflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerElsass Fonden is a private foundation working for better conditions for people with Cerebral Palsy through sport, research, knowledge sharing, and direct support to institutions and associations.
• KV FondenflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerKV Fonden extended its support to Parasport Danmark until 2030 with an annual contribution of 1.5 million DKK. Founded by Krista and Viggo Petersen in 1949, the foundation supports education, research, sports, and social causes.
• Bevica FondenflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBevica Fonden has existed since 1872 and supports projects promoting universal design, accessibility, and inclusion, particularly for people with mobility disabilities.
• ToyotaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerToyota, as a visionary mobility company, supports Parasport Danmark with a focus on ensuring everyone can move freely. The partnership aligns with Toyota's development of sustainable mobility products and services.
• EWIIflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerEWII is a Danish energy and utility company supplying electricity, charging stations, internet, water, district heating, and grid services. They operate critical infrastructure in the Trekantområdet region and Bornholm.
• Coca-ColacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoca-Cola is listed as a partner of Parasport Danmark, providing commercial sponsorship support.
• HummelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHummel is a partner of Parasport Danmark, providing sports apparel and equipment sponsorship.
• Salto FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSalto Foundation is listed as a partner supporting Parasport Danmark's activities.
• OCEANminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOCEAN (outdoor advertising) is a partner providing marketing exposure support for Parasport Danmark.
• GarminminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGarmin is a partner providing technology and equipment support for Parasport Danmark.
• Lone og Kaj Nielsens FondminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLone og Kaj Nielsens Familiefond partnered with Parasport Danmark to support athletes injured during sports practice, with focus on riding, sailing, and athletics.
• Team ParasportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam Parasport is a corporate club concept - a business club for companies supporting parasport. Companies join to contribute to and benefit from association with parasport.
• DBU (Danish Football Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParasport Danmark and DBU extended their collaboration for para-football, signing an agreement to develop the future of Danish para-football.
• Klatring DanmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParasport Danmark and Klatring Danmark entered a new collaboration to provide more opportunities for people to join climbing sport communities.
• Dværgeforeningen (Dwarf Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA new partnership agreement aims to provide more people with dwarfism the opportunity to experience the joy of sport, community, and movement.
• Grønlands Idrætsforbund/Parasport (GIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenland's Sports Federation/Parasport (GIF) and Parasport Danmark signed a cooperation agreement on quota applications and selection of athletes for Special Olympics World Winter Games.
• Bordtennis DanmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBordtennis Danmark hired Peter Rosenmeier (international parasport profile) as responsible national team coach for the U21/U19 Danish table tennis team, marking closer cooperation between parasport and general elite sports.
• International Paralympic Committee (IPC)flagshipOthersIPC is the global governing body for parasports. Parasport Danmark works with IPC for classification, athlete registration in ISDMS/NSDMS systems, and Paralympic participation.
• Special OlympicsflagshipOthersSpecial Olympics is the global organization for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Parasport Danmark serves as the National Program for Special Olympics in Denmark, organizing Idrætsfestival, World Games participation, and Healthy Athletes programs.
• Danmarks Idrætsforbund (DIF)flagshipOthersDIF is the Danish Sports Confederation, the umbrella organization for Danish sports. Parasport Danmark is affiliated with DIF, receiving organizational support and handling payroll through DIF.
• Anti Doping DanmarkcoreOthersAnti Doping Danmark ensures clean sport in Danish athletics including parasports, with Parasport Danmark cooperating on athlete testing and education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• British Paralympic Association: National Paralympic federation of Great Britain, directly comparable as a country-level disability sports federation organizing elite athlete development, classification, and grassroots participation across multiple para-sports.
• Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF) / Norwegian Paralympic Committee: Norway's umbrella national sports body and its Paralympic committee - directly comparable as a Nordic federation structure combining grassroots sport, elite development, and federation responsibilities across disability and able-bodied sport.
• Swedish Paralympic Committee (Svenska Parasportförbundet): Sweden's national federation for parasports, directly comparable in scope, scale, and Nordic federation model for organizing disability sports, classification, and Paralympic preparation.

Broad incumbents

• International Paralympic Committee (IPC): Global governing body for the Paralympic Movement that grants Parasport Danmark its sanctioned status and classification authority. Comparable as the parent umbrella organization across all national Paralympic federations.
• Special Olympics International: Global organization for athletes with intellectual disabilities, of which Parasport Danmark serves as the National Program for Denmark. Comparable as the global umbrella entity for one of the federation's two principal mandates.
• Danmarks Idrætsforbund (DIF): Danish National Sports Confederation and umbrella organization of which Parasport Danmark is an affiliated member federation. Comparable as the parent entity that provides funding, governance, and payroll services.

Regional players

• Dansk Handicap Forbund (DHF): Danish disability advocacy organization focused on rights and policy. Comparable as a national Danish disability organization competing for some of the same corporate purpose budgets and government grants, though focused on advocacy rather than sport.
• Team Danmark: Danish elite sports funding body providing elite athlete support including to parasport athletes. Comparable as a national funding partner in the same Danish sport ecosystem with overlapping athlete beneficiary populations.
• CP Danmark (Cerebral Palsy Association in Denmark): Danish association for people with cerebral palsy, linked to Parasport Danmark through Elsass Fonden partnerships. Comparable as a Denmark-based disability organization serving overlapping athlete populations and sharing funding sources.

Emerging players

• Wheelchair Dance Sport Association (International): International governing body for wheelchair dance, one of the 40+ disciplines Parasport Danmark covers. Comparable as a specialized sport federation whose athletes interact with and depend on national federations like Parasport Danmark for national-level organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/parasportdk
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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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