Football is one of the most popular sports at Special Olympics Switzerland. The team sport is played outdoors in summer and indoors in winter.
Competition Format
- Football at Special Olympics is played in tournament format with several games per day. A game usually lasts 2x 15 minutes.
- Each team has 7 or 11 players on the field, depending on the tournament format. In Switzerland, we play in the 7-a-side format in summer (outdoor) and 6-a-side in winter (indoor).
- Globally, football is one of the most popular team sports within Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Switzerland is also invited to international competitions and World Games. We forward invitations to international events to sports groups that are active with us. Further information can be found under International Competitions and World Games.
Facts & Figures 2025
6
Tournaments
699
Athlete Participations
143
Participation Coaches
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Jonathan Grept
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