Pioneer Insurance joins the entire country in celebrating the historic achievements of our Pinoy athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Pioneer has supported Team Philippines for over 30 years by providing 24/7 personal accident insurance to athletes, coaches and training staff in their pursuit of sporting excellence at home and abroad.
Lorenzo Chan, Jr., head of the Pioneer Group, expressed his immense pride for the participants. “Our athletes have shown what dedication and a never-give-up attitude can achieve. May their incredible journeys inspire us to chase our dreams and make every moment count,” said Mr Chan.
The Philippines’ Olympic medal haul included two gold medals from Carlos Yulo in artistic gymnastics (men’s floor exercise and men’s vault) and two bronze medals from Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio in boxing.
Mr Chan said these wins highlight the importance of adequate insurance cover for athletes, especially during pre-competition preparations and training.
“Anything can happen in sports. Our athletes can find confidence in knowing they have someone they can rely on every step of the way, including injuries and victories,” said Mr Chan.
Pioneer’s long history in sports dates back to 1975 when it secured the iconic Thrilla heavyweight boxing match in Manila between Muhammad Ali and Ali Frazier. Another major milestone occurred in 1991 when it was designated as the exclusive insurer of the Southeast Asian Games in Manila, where it extended P720 million personal accident coverage to all athletes and sportswriters from the nine participating countries.
In July 2023, Pioneer doubled the insurance coverage of the 2023 Southeast Asian Games medalists, most of whom were competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Mr. Chan expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to support Team Philippines in the biggest sporting event. “We are honored to have played a role in their success,” Mr Chan added.
Pioneer is a leading insurer in the Philippines. The company aims to offer life and non-life insurance to customers from socio-economic classes A to D. Our commitment extends to supporting national programs, including those that boost our national team.
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