What remains after a major sporting event like the World Winter Games Turin 2025? For Team Switzerland: experiences for life. Last weekend, the entire Swiss delegation came together in Interlaken – for a final, worthy review of an eventful journey.

The host was LOWA, who opened their doors for the athletes and coaches. During the joint lunch in the Schalander Hall at Rugenbräu AG, those present reminisced, exchanged anecdotes, and celebrated the sense of community that made this delegation so special. In the subsequent review with film and the most important Facts & Figures, the highlights of the Games came to life once again: the sporting successes, the emotional moments, the great togetherness. There was laughter, applause, and a final celebration together – because all participants gained experiences that go far beyond sport.

A big thank you to everyone who made this journey possible – and to a team that represented Switzerland in Italy with courage, joy and heart.

Grazie, Merci, Danke – Team Switzerland, you were great!

You can find the film here.

All the pictures have been uploaded here.

After intense and emotional days of competition, the Special Olympics flag was ceremoniously handed over in snow-covered Sestriere to Chile, which will host the next World Games in 2027.

Team Switzerland can be proud! The athletes gave their best in every competition or match. They trained hard, faced the challenges, and showed full commitment even in sometimes adverse weather conditions and icy cold. The medal count is outstanding, but even more valuable are the experiences, the new friendships, and the countless goosebump moments. Even the athletes who are returning home without a medal have achieved great things and can be incredibly proud of themselves.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this experience possible:

The athletes, who surpassed themselves with courage, passion, and ambition. The results can be found here.

To the coaches who optimally prepared, supported, and repeatedly motivated them.

The delegation leadership, who accompanied, supported, and safely brought Team Switzerland back home.

Our great sponsors and partners, whose generous support made this participation possible.

The accompanying families and fans, who loudly cheered on and supported Team Switzerland.

The entire on-site team, who worked tirelessly to ensure everything ran smoothly.

A picture says more than a thousand words!

A big thank you also to Claudio Kernen and Sebastian Schneider for the impressive photos, which perfectly capture action and emotions – viewable on WeArePepper. *

We also thank Maurizio Secundo from Provoca Azione for the moving films – found on YouTube and

Valeria Camardella, who celebrated our great athletes on social media. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Thank you, Team Switzerland – you have inspired the world!

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In the final days of the World Winter Games, the 39 athletes of Team Switzerland have done great things. Whether in floorball, dancing, on the ice or in the snow – they all outdid themselves and gave their best.

They were rewarded with well-deserved medals or the achievement of personal goals, with enthusiastic fans who loudly supported them, as well as with new friendships and unforgettable experiences. The Games are not only a sporting highlight, but also a time full of emotions, personal successes, and impressive moments.

Today, a few last finals and medal celebrations will take place, and in the late afternoon, the athletes will be duly celebrated one last time at the closing ceremony before the 102 delegations travel back to all corners of the world.

The results so far can be found here.

The great pictures by Sebastian Schneider and Claudio Kernen can be found on the WeArePepper image database.

The impressive short films by Maurizio Secundo from Provoca Azione can be found here on our YouTube channel or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Last night, Coca-Cola Switzerland and the World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 invited athletes, coaches, families, and partners to a special Swiss Night. The focus of the evening was on the athletes, who were celebrated for their impressive performances over the past few days. In an interview with Head of Delegation Aldo Doninelli, they emphasized how proud they are to represent Switzerland and what unforgettable moments they have already experienced.

The guests were particularly impressed by the presence of two guests of honor: Stefano Lazzarotto, Consul General of Switzerland in Milan, and Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics International, addressed moving words to those present and congratulated the athletes on their success.

Another highlight of the evening was a short panel discussion with Reyn ffoulkes, Director Communications Austria & Switzerland of Coca-Cola, Bruno Barth, President of the World Winter Games 2029, and Louis Kleemeyer, founder of Unique United. They took a first look at the World Winter Games 2029, which will take place in Switzerland, and spoke about the central role of sports and their goals to create a more inclusive world.

After the official part, the guests enjoyed delicious Piedmontese specialties and celebrated exuberantly with rousing music. An unforgettable evening that further strengthened the enthusiasm for the sport and the anticipation for the upcoming games!

The athletes from Team Switzerland demonstrate exceptional dedication and sporting ambition at the World Winter Games Turin 2025. In all sports, they exceed expectations and deliver great competitions, and many are delighted to receive well-deserved medals.

But it’s not just the sporting successes that take center stage: the team spirit is incredible. The athletes support each other, cheer on their teammates, and share the joy of every achievement. The traveling fans and family members also create goosebump moments with their support and contribute to the unique atmosphere of these Games.

You can find results here.

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You can find the films here.

We are already excited about the first medal winners in Snowboarding, while the other sports were still in the training or divisioning phase. Today, however, athletes from Team Switzerland are in the finals in almost all sports. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for everyone and congratulating them now on their great performances so far!

You can find results here.

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Training, divisionings, assessments… yesterday’s program for the athletes of Team Switzerland Turin 2025 was varied. The first challenges have already been mastered with flying colors, equipment has been tested, or routes have been inspected. Now things are really getting started for all sports, some with divisionings, some even with the first finals.

You can find the competition schedules here.

The pictures are uploaded here.

The World Winter Games in Turin have officially started with a spectacular opening ceremony in the Inalpi Arena! The atmosphere in the well-filled stadium was electrifying as the delegations from over 100 countries marched in to cheering applause. The Swiss delegation also presented itself full of pride and anticipation for the upcoming competitions.

The emotional highlights of the evening undoubtedly included the ceremonial raising of the Special Olympics flag and the reciting of the athlete’s oath. A very special goosebump moment for the Swiss audience, however, was the entry of the torch, because for the first time a Swiss, Rinaldo Burgener from Valais, was among the torchbearers.
The opening ceremony was accompanied by impressive show acts that impressively reflected the diversity and energy of these games. The two musicians Mr Rain and Aloe Blacc inspired the athletes and the audience alike.
The Swiss delegation is now ready to give their best in the coming days with commitment, team spirit and joy. We wish our athletes every success and unforgettable moments at the World Winter Games in Turin!

Go Switzerland!

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A festive ceremony was held in Sion to officially send off the Swiss delegation. In front of enthusiastic guests, family members, and partners, Team Switzerland was introduced and celebrated. Those present extended their best wishes to the joyfully excited athletes for the World Winter Games in Turin.

The messages of greeting were particularly moving: Federal Councillor Viola Amherd addressed inspiring words to the delegation, which pleased and honored athletes and coaches alike. Another highlight was the video message from ski stars Marco Odermatt and Beat Feuz, who wished the athletes much success and motivated the team to give their all in Turin.

The journey to Turin begins on March 7, with the magnificent opening ceremony following on March 8. March 9 offers a final opportunity for training before the divisionings and competitions begin.

Team Switzerland is ready for the adventure in Italy – Go Switzerland!

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The 68-member Swiss delegation has successfully completed its final joint preparations for the World Games in Villars-sur-Ollon in excellent weather conditions. The four-day delegation camp included intensive training, the simulation of competition situations, and the fitting of official sports and delegation outfits. Now all athletes, coaches and staff members are well prepared – not only in terms of sports, but also as a strong team. The delegation has grown closely together over the last four days and is now ready for the adventure.

Now, there are just under 6 weeks of individual training at home before the team is officially bid farewell on March 6 in Sion.

A particular highlight for the athletes was the presence of numerous media representatives on site, who reported on the camp and the preparations.

You can find the Sportpanorama report here and the RSI report from the show “Domenica Sportiva” here. More reports will follow.

More information about the Games is available here.