Our Games

From regional competitions to the World Games – Special Olympics Switzerland offers athletes with cognitive impairment diverse opportunities to showcase their skills, celebrate successes, and develop physically and mentally.

Award Ceremony at the Special Olympics in Rapperswil

Regional Games

One-day or multi-day competitions in at least three different sports. Despite the name, they are open to participants from all over Switzerland.

National Games

Our national Summer and Winter Games take place every two years, alternating, as the sporting highlight in Switzerland.

Group victory at the National Games in Brienz.
Group at the Special Olympics in Turin 2025.

World Games

The world’s largest sporting event for people with intellectual disabilities, where athletes from all over the world come together to showcase their abilities and be celebrated.

International
Competitions

Competitions abroad in which Special Olympics delegations can participate.

Award Ceremony at the Special Olympics in France