• Successful test event Swimming for the National Summer Games 2026

    Successful test event Swimming for the National Summer Games 2026

    Last weekend, the Schwimmclub Baar, in collaboration with the local organizing committee of the National Summer Games Zug 2026 (LOC), conducted a first test event in the sport of Swimming. Swimming is one of a total of 16 sports that will be held at the Games in May 2026.

    Almost 50 athletes took the opportunity to experience a competitive atmosphere in Baar and prepare for the Summer Games. This event was of great importance for the LOC: Even if the team has a lot of event experience, events of Special Olympics always bring special requirements. The dress rehearsal proved to be extremely valuable in gaining important experience and optimizing processes.

    A heartfelt thank you goes to the LOC, the Baar swimming club and the numerous helpers who made this successful event possible. With this successful test event, another step has been taken towards the National Summer Games Zug 2026.

    You can find the results here.

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    Samuel Rüegger

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  • The National Summer Games Zug 2026 Will Start in one Year!

    The National Summer Games Zug 2026 Will Start in one Year!

    The starting signal for the National Summer Games in Zug will be given on May 28, 2026! For four days, more than 1,800 athletes from all over Switzerland will show their skills in 15 sports, share emotions and provide real goosebump moments.

    Zug will become the center of inclusion, encounter and enthusiasm – with a colorful opening ceremony, exciting competitions, a varied supporting program and a festive closing ceremony.

    All information about the event: www.zug2026.ch

    Samuel Rüegger

  • Congratulations, Mr. Federal Councillor Martin Pfister!

    Congratulations, Mr. Federal Councillor Martin Pfister!

    Special Olympics is particularly pleased about the election of the new Federal Councillor! As a Cantonal Councillor of the Canton of Zug, Martin Pfister played a significant role in ensuring that the National Summer Games 2026 will take place in Zug. Currently, Martin Pfister chairs the organizing committee for this major event, where 1,800 athletes with intellectual disabilities will demonstrate their abilities in 15 sports. We are confident that this election will ensure that the topic of inclusion and the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities remain a priority within the Federal Council.

    Samuel Rüegger

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  • Zug 2026 is Ready to Go – the Support in the Region is Enormous

    Zug 2026 is Ready to Go – the Support in the Region is Enormous

    Almost 100 people attended the first partner day, which was organized by the local organizing committee (LOC) of the next National Summer Games Zug 2026. Representatives from the municipalities, the city, the canton, various sports clubs and the tourism office, as well as potential and current donors and partners were on site. The LOC provided information about the upcoming event and the status of preparations. The event was moderated by Nik Hartmann, who also interviewed the athletes present. The support in the region is huge, you could feel the great interest, the commitment, the professionalism of everyone involved and the genuine will to make the National Summer Games of Special Olympics a unique and inclusive sports festival.

    More about the National Summer Games Zug 2026.

    Samuel Rüegger