Welcome
to Special Olympics Switzerland
The vision of Special Olympics is to create an inclusive world through the power of sport, where people with intellectual disabilities can lead active, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
About us
Special Olympics Switzerland opens up access to movement, play, and sport for people with intellectual disabilities.
They experience respect and appreciation and enjoy unforgettable moments. Through sport, they develop both physically and personally and fully realize their strengths.
Get Involved
Become part of the movement: Whether in sports, in the organization, in the Family Network, or as a partner, there are many ways to get involved. With your commitment, donation, or support, you open up new opportunities for athletes, promote their athletic development, and enable unforgettable experiences.
Sport
Discover our diverse range of sports and exercise activities: from low-threshold taster courses like the Discovery Days, to one- or multi-day competitions in your sport, and training and continuing education modules. Here you’ll find what suits you.
Sport changes lives – join us!
For our athletes, sport is far more than just movement: It strengthens body and mind, sustainably promotes personal development, and creates a true community.
Your donation enables regular sports and exercise programs, new friendships, and unforgettable goosebump moments – from small regional competitions and Discovery Days to the National Games or even the World Games.
Help change lives – your support makes a difference!
Impactful Stories
Here you will find all exciting insights about Special Olympics Switzerland: from current competitions and inspiring blog posts to emotional success stories of our athletes. Let their stories inspire you!
Unforgettable Basketball Moments
The Fribourg Bolze Star Basketball team had the opportunity to join the Swiss national team’s training, right…
03.12.2025
Gymnastics in Genoa
This year, the Lugano gymnastics group was once again able to participate in the international Trofeo Zita…
03.12.2025
Swiss participation in the Six-Day Race in Ghent
Jan Zenklusen received a special invitation: Special Olympics Europe and Belgium nominated him via Special Olympics Switzerland…
03.12.2025
Every Contribution Counts
On Giving Tuesday, the international day of giving, we call on everyone to send a powerful message…
02.12.2025
5 Years of Swiss Adaptive Judo
An evening full of pride and emotion: The Swiss Adaptive Judo association celebrated its 5th anniversary as…
28.11.2025
19 Floorball Teams in Sargans
Around 180 players from 19 teams gathered at the Riet sports facility in Sargans to compete at…
28.11.2025
Judo in La Chaux-de-Fonds
More than 500 participants attended the Judo tournament in La Chaux-de-Fonds, including 17 Judokas from various clubs…
28.11.2025
WSP supports Special Olympics
Over 180 guests from business, politics, and sports gathered in Aadorf (TG) for this year’s WSP event….
27.11.2025
European Basketball Week
Special Olympics athletes in the spotlight – On the occasion of the European Basketball Week of Special…
26.11.2025
Curling tournament in St. Gallen
On March 29, 2026, the second inclusive Curling tournament in Switzerland will take place at the Curling…
25.11.2025
And why Do We Need to Change?
insieme Switzerland is celebrating its 65th anniversary and will open the anniversary exhibition “And why do we…
24.11.2025
Judith Wegmann Makes History
Courage over Sight: Judith’s Path to the SlopesJudith Wegmann from Switzerland stands at the start of a…
18.11.2025
Upcoming Events
Competitions, international competitions, training and development, as well as Games offer countless opportunities throughout the year to be part of Special Olympics Switzerland.
Our Partners
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