Sports for everyone – all year round
Special Olympics promotes exercise, training and competition opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities – locally, nationally and internationally. Every year, more than 70 competitions take place in over 20 sports throughout Switzerland – supplemented by Regional Games, National Games and international highlights such as the World Games.
Sports
Diversity in motion
Whether on the playing field, in the hall or in the water – Special Olympics offers people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be active in over 20 sports. The goal: enjoyment of exercise, individual development and genuine participation in sports.
Sports Program
Sports for everyone – with joy and fairness.
Special Olympics offers a diverse range of sports for people with intellectual disabilities – from the Discovery Day for beginners to local competitions, regional, national, and World Games. The focus is always on the joy of movement, personal development, and participation in sports.
Sports Philosophy
Fair chance of success for all
Sport strengthens body, mind, and community. Through fair competitions in homogeneous performance groups, we continuously foster progress, self-confidence, and joy of life. Participants of all performance levels have the opportunity to develop further – thanks to clear criteria, regular training, and fair classification. Those who participate give their best and are recognized for it.
Unified Sports
Active Together
In Unified Sports®, people with and without disabilities participate in sports together – in training and competitions. Depending on the goal and level, there are three models: competitive, development-oriented, or recreation-oriented.
Training
Good training – strong effect
A motivating training environment is the key to athletic development and genuine enjoyment of exercise. That’s why Special Olympics Switzerland supports its coaches with targeted training modules – for even greater impact in training and optimal competition preparation.