Lennart Sass is a Paralympic judoka competing in sport class J1 for completely blind athletes, and he is seeking sponsors and partners to support him on his journey to the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles. He won a Paralympic bronze medal in Paris in 2024 and became European champion in 2025. His next major competition is the World Championships, taking place September 25 to 27, 2026, in Tbilisi. Inquiries go to him directly, as he does not work with a marketing agency.
What does Lennart Sass offer sponsors?
- Visibility at competitions and training sessions: the partner’s logo appears on his daily training apparel or on his competition judogi at national and international tournaments.
- Online presence and reach: joint posts on Instagram under lennartsass, as well as a permanent placement on the website lennart-sass.de.
- Judo clinics and inclusion days: youth training clinics, para-judo sessions, and inclusion days for schools, clubs, and companies, hosted by a partner upon request.
- Speaking engagements: a talk on the journey from 100 to zero and the comeback to the top of the world, for corporate events, conferences, and client events. In addition, upon request, he gives a motivational speech at the partner’s health day, supplemented by a hands-on martial arts session for the team.
Why is a partnership worthwhile?
Lennart Sass embodies a story that can be verified. In 2016, he lost his sight within a few weeks due to the hereditary disease LHON. In 2024, he won a medal at his first Paralympics. This combination of achievement and attitude lends credibility to topics such as inclusion, accessibility, and resilience, without resorting to pity-driven rhetoric. Beyond sports, he is also visible off the mat as a speaker and law student, including through a TED Talk in 2025, a video podcast on Kicker, a feature on NDR, and a profile on RON TV.
Who is he already working with?
Partners and equipment suppliers include Ippongear, Blackroll, Snocks, Adidas, Entorch, Project Nutrition, and Maxlevel. The brands offering discount codes are listed on the recommendations page.
In which regions is he present?
Lennart Sass trains and studies in Heidelberg, making the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, specifically the Mannheim, Ludwigshafen, and Karlsruhe area, his home. He grew up in Rendsburg and was born in Kiel, and Schleswig-Holstein remains his home base to this day. This creates two strong points of connection for regional partners from both the north and the Rhine-Neckar region. Internationally, he competes on the IBSA World Qualification Tour.
How does a partnership come about?
Inquiries go to Lennart Sass, either by email at sasslennart@gmail.com or via the contact form on lennart-sass.de. He personally coordinates the scope, duration, and consideration. Small-scale and regional partnerships are also possible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lennart Sass currently looking for sponsors?
Yes. He is seeking additional partners to accompany him on the road to qualifying for the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.
Are smaller partnerships also possible?
Yes. In addition to the main sponsors, there are equipment partners and regional partners on a smaller scale.
What kind of consideration is customary?
Depending on the agreement, this may include logo placement on his competition judogi or training apparel, visibility on Instagram and on the website, joint activities such as clinics and inclusion days, as well as appearances as a speaker.
Is this handled through an agency?
No. Lennart Sass responds to sponsorship inquiries himself.
In which sport and class does he compete?
Para-judo, sport class J1 for completely blind athletes, weight class up to 81 kilograms.
Can a partner book a health day at their own company?
Yes. For partners, Lennart Sass organizes a health day or a corporate event, featuring a motivational speech, a Q&A session, and a hands-on martial arts session on the mat.