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For a strong SRG
Read more: For a strong SRGVisibility is a key prerequisite for recognition, participation, and prospects in sports. As a sports organization, Special…
For a strong SRG
Visibility is a key prerequisite for recognition, participation, and prospects in sports. As a sports organization, Special…
23.01.2026
Hot atmosphere at Planoiras
Almost 20 cross-country skiers and snowshoe athletes competed for medals in the deep-cold winter at the traditional…
12.01.2026
In silent remembrance
We commemorate the victims of this incomprehensible tragedy in Crans Montana and express our deepest condolences to…
09.01.2026
Short Track in Innsbruck with Swiss participation
The two Short Track athletes Mauro Di Nardo and Fabian Höhener from Eisclub Chur gained valuable competition…
06.01.2026
Fit through the winter
To ensure we all stay healthy and fit throughout the winter, we naturally have many sports and…
06.01.2026
Happy holidays and thank you!
What a year! Together, we cheered on and celebrated with our amazing athletes. Thanks to your valuable…
19.12.2025
Christmas atmosphere among the Judokas
On Saturday, December 13th, the traditional Advent Judo tournament took place in Balgach. Over 40 Judokas from…
15.12.2025
Unforgettable Basketball Moments
The Fribourg Bolze Star Basketball team had the opportunity to join the Swiss national team’s training, right…
03.12.2025
Gymnastics in Genoa
This year, the Lugano gymnastics group was once again able to participate in the international Trofeo Zita…
03.12.2025
Swiss participation in the Six-Day Race in Ghent
Jan Zenklusen received a special invitation: Special Olympics Europe and Belgium nominated him via Special Olympics Switzerland…
03.12.2025
Every Contribution Counts
On Giving Tuesday, the international day of giving, we call on everyone to send a powerful message…
02.12.2025
5 Years of Swiss Adaptive Judo
An evening full of pride and emotion: Swiss Adaptive Judo celebrated its 5th anniversary with a gala…
28.11.2025
19 Floorball Teams in Sargans
Around 180 players from 19 teams gathered at the Riet sports facility in Sargans to compete at…
28.11.2025
Judo in La Chaux-de-Fonds
More than 500 participants attended the Judo tournament in La Chaux-de-Fonds, including 17 Judokas from various clubs…
28.11.2025
WSP supports Special Olympics
Over 180 guests from business, politics, and sports gathered in Aadorf (TG) for this year’s WSP event….
27.11.2025
European Basketball Week
Special Olympics athletes in the spotlight – On the occasion of the European Basketball Week of Special…
26.11.2025
Curling tournament in St. Gallen
On March 29, 2026, the second inclusive Curling tournament in Switzerland will take place at the Curling…
25.11.2025
And why Do We Need to Change?
insieme Switzerland is celebrating its 65th anniversary and will open the anniversary exhibition “And why do we…
24.11.2025
Judith Wegmann Makes History
Courage over Sight: Judith’s Path to the SlopesJudith Wegmann from Switzerland stands at the start of a…
18.11.2025
Langenthal Floorball Hard Tournament: Dedication, fairness, and fun
The 18th Floorball Hard Tournament took place in Langenthal on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Sixteen teams from…
05.11.2025
Accuracy and Team Spirit at the Pétanque Tournament in Trimbach
On October 25, 2025, 16 teams of three met in the Boulodrom Trimbach for the Special Olympics…
04.11.2025
Highlight with Seven at the Basketball Tournament in Sarnen
On October 25, 2025, the sports hall in Sarnen became the venue for a special basketball highlight:…
30.10.2025
We’re Looking for New Team Members – Join Special Olympics Switzerland
Exciting things are happening at Special Olympics Switzerland! Starting in 2026, we are filling two exciting positions…
27.10.2025
New Members in the Athletes’ Committee
We are very pleased to welcome the new members of the Athlete Commission! Stefanie Bacher, Marco Ebneter,…
23.10.2025
KIWANIS AWARD 2025 Goes to Kurt Hartmeier-Stamm
Kurt Hartmeier-Stamm receives the KIWANIS AWARD 2025 for his commitment to people with intellectual disabilities At the…
20.10.2025
Bowling Tournament in Elsau-Rümikon
On September 27, 2025, a spirited Special Olympics Switzerland bowling tournament took place in Elsau-Rümikon. 30 athletes…
01.10.2025
Emotions, Team Spirit, and Sunshine: Regional Games in Lugano
Lugano was all about sport, joy, and community from September 26 to 28, 2025: Over 100 athletes…
25.09.2025
Record Participation at the Riding Tournament in Laufen
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, 18 athletes from seven cantons impressively demonstrated their skills at the Special…
25.09.2025
An Anniversary Tournament in Martigny
On September 13, 2025, Martigny hosted the 25th annual Pétanque Tournament, organized by Sport Handicap Martigny and…
17.09.2025
Association Seven Football Tournament in Nyon
Last weekend, the Colovray sports facility in Nyon was entirely dedicated to football: Association Seven celebrated the…
17.09.2025
J+S course in Vezia: Judo for people with intellectual disabilities
On Saturday, September 6th, a very special J+S course took place in Vezia (TI). Not only leaders…
15.09.2025
Successful Athletics Meeting in Wohlen
The traditional athletics meeting took place on September 6, 2025, at the Niedermatten sports facility in Wohlen….
12.09.2025
First Golf Charity Tournament in Grindelwald benefiting Special Olympics
On September 6th, a Golf Charity Tournament benefiting Special Olympics Switzerland took place in Grindelwald for the…
11.09.2025
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…
10.09.2025
Sport Unites – Inclusion: Exchange at Campus Sursee
On September 5 and 6, the event “Sport verbindet – Inklusion” took place at Campus Sursee. Representatives…
09.09.2025
Your Voice Counts – Postcard Campaign for the Inclusion Initiative
Special Olympics Switzerland is committed to creating an inclusive world through the power of sport, where people…
04.09.2025
100 Years of Letzigrund – Special Olympics is there!
The Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich is celebrating its 100th anniversary – and Special Olympics Switzerland is joining…
01.09.2025
Special Olympics Switzerland Looks to the Future
In addition to organizing regional and national multi-sport events, training support staff, and sending delegations to international…
28.08.2025
Join Us: Let’s Advance Inclusion in Sports Together!
On September 5 and 6, 2025, the CAMPUS SURSEE will become the meeting place for everyone who…
25.08.2025
Great Emotions at the Pararace in Interlaken
Around 90 athletes from Special Olympics Switzerland competed at the 5th Pararace Roll Event at Interlaken Airfield…
20.08.2025
Swiss Special Olympics Delegation Impresses at the Gothia Cup
A small delegation from Special Olympics Switzerland looks back on a successful week at the “Gothia Cup”,…
13.08.2025
Special Olympics at the Swiss Golf National Championship
For the fourth time, the 2025 Swiss Golf National Championship was all about inclusion and was held…
12.08.2025
Back to Sport
Refreshed and with renewed energy, we’re kicking off the late summer and autumn season. The Regional Games…
11.08.2025
We’re Taking a Short Break.
The first few months of this year were busy: Our Swiss delegation successfully participated in the World…
25.07.2025
When Courage is the Compass: Achieving Success with Passion and Trust
Winter may seem far away – but Judith Wegmann’s story deserves attention in every season. The Ticino…
23.07.2025
David Evangelista Becomes New CEO of Special Olympics International
David Evangelista will take over the operational leadership of Special Olympics International as CEO on January 1,…
14.07.2025
Swimming, atmosphere, strong performances: Review of the 19th meeting in Balgach
In mid-June, the Balgach indoor swimming pool was transformed into a place full of energy and emotion:…
08.07.2025
Our New Board of Trustees – a Strong Lineup
We are delighted with our newly constituted Board of Trustees! With experts in communication, sports, business, law,…
03.07.2025
Art with Impact: Jasmin Peter’s Paintings to be Auctioned – in Aid of Special Olympics
15-year-old Jasmin Peter from Eglisau has created a series of large-format paintings over a period of more…
02.07.2025
Regional Games Rapperswil Jona – a Great Success
What an impressive event! The Regional Games in Rapperswil Jona were once again a highlight full of…
30.06.2025
Together for Inclusion – also beyond Sports
The indirect counter-proposal to the Inclusion Initiative presented by the Federal Council is not specific enough and…
26.06.2025
Two Special Olympics Teams at the FIBA Open in Mies
The basketball teams Handisport Genève and Riviera Basket Adapté participated with great motivation in the FIBA Open…
24.06.2025
Trimbach Floorball Tournament Shines with Enthusiasm and Team Spirit
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the popular Special Olympics Floorball Tournament took place for the fifth time…
23.06.2025
Basketball Championship Final Tournament
24 teams competed in Adliswil for group victories as part of the 2024-2025 Basketball Championship. Basketball is…
18.06.2025
Successful Start for Special Olympics in Yverdon-les-Bains
On June 8, 2025, the first official Special Olympics event took place in Yverdon-les-Bains – an atmospheric…
13.06.2025
Flag Rugby Tournament in Paris with Swiss Delegation
For the third consecutive time, Special Olympics Switzerland was represented by the Geneva team Fondation Trajets –…
11.06.2025
Action for Inclusion: Manifesto Handover on June 12 in Bern
On June 12, 2025, a strong statement for equality will be made in Bern: On the occasion…
10.06.2025
We are Celebrating 30 Years of Special Olympics Switzerland!
Three decades full of emotions, sporting highlights and unique people who enrich our world with their energy,…
06.06.2025
Football, Tennis, and Boccia at the Regional Games Rapperswil
The third Regional Games of Special Olympics will take place in Rapperswil-Jona on Saturday, June 28, 2025….
05.06.2025
International Judo Festival in Valposchiavo Inspires with Sport, Community, and Warmth
Last weekend, Valposchiavo became the center for inclusion and international Judo: The Judo festival, organized by Swiss…
03.06.2025
30 Athletes at the Bowling Tournament in La Chaux-de-Fonds
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, a special tournament took place at XL Bowling La Chaux-de-Fonds: 30 athletes…
01.06.2025
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!…
28.05.2025
Floorball Tournament – an Emotional Sporting Highlight
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the 15th Special Olympics Floorball Tournament took place in the GBC Sports…
26.05.2025
Successful Home Tournament for the Special Alligators
20 teams from all over Switzerland met in Maienfeld for the 9th home tournament of UHC Alligator…
21.05.2025
Experience and discover sports – at the Regional Games & the Discovery Day in Rapperswil-Jona
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the area around the Grünfeld sports hall in Jona will be transformed…
20.05.2025
Team Switzerland Turin 2025 – an Unforgettable Conclusion in Interlaken
What remains after a major sporting event like the World Winter Games Turin 2025? For Team Switzerland:…
19.05.2025
Werner Augsburger Newly Appointed to the Board of Trustees
Special Olympics Switzerland is pleased to welcome Werner Augsburger as a new member of its Foundation Board….
12.05.2025
Exciting Matches at the Table Tennis Tournament in Péry
For the third time, the CTT Omega Biel/Péry Club organized a Special Olympics table tennis tournament –…
30.04.2025
Diverse Sports for Kids with Disabilities
Special Olympics not only offers competitions in a variety of sports, but also promotes the development of…
28.04.2025
Traditional Petanque Tournament
For the 21st time, Montreux hosted the popular Petanque tournament, cherished by teams from across Switzerland. The…
24.04.2025
On the Path to Inclusive Sports – Special Olympics at the “Sport Connects” Event
On September 5 and 6, 2025, CAMPUS SURSEE will become the hub for inclusive sports. Personalities from…
16.04.2025
Become Part of a Special Sports Festival
The third Special Olympics Regional Games will take place in Rapperswil-Jona on Saturday, June 28, 2025. 250…
15.04.2025
Floorball at Zurich Main Station – a sport becomes an experience
At the U19 World Cup promo event at Zurich Main Station, spectators experienced all facets of floorball….
14.04.2025
Special Olympics at the Floorball Event at Zurich Main Station
On Sunday, April 13, 2024, Zurich Main Station will become a stage for the sport of Floorball…
10.04.2025
Basketball Tournament in Andelfingen
Last weekend, the Kiwanis Club organized the games as part of the Special Olympics Basketball Championship 2024/2025…
31.03.2025
Top Performances, Team Spirit, Emotions: a Brilliant Conclusion to the Games
After intense and emotional days of competition, the Special Olympics flag was ceremoniously handed over in snow-covered…
17.03.2025
Team Switzerland Shines at the World Winter Games!
In the final days of the World Winter Games, the 39 athletes of Team Switzerland have done…
15.03.2025
Swiss Night – an Evening Full of Emotions and a Glimpse of 2029
Last night, Coca-Cola Switzerland and the World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 invited athletes, coaches, families, and partners…
14.03.2025
Team Switzerland Impresses with Outstanding Performances
The athletes from Team Switzerland demonstrate exceptional dedication and sporting ambition at the World Winter Games Turin…
13.03.2025
Congratulations, Mr. Federal Councillor Martin Pfister!
Special Olympics is particularly pleased about the election of the new Federal Councillor! As a Cantonal Councillor…
12.03.2025
The Tension is Rising…
We are already excited about the first medal winners in Snowboarding, while the other sports were still…
12.03.2025
First Sporting Challenges
Training, divisionings, assessments… yesterday’s program for the athletes of Team Switzerland Turin 2025 was varied. The first…
10.03.2025
Special Curling Masters
The 5th Special Curling Masters took place in Bern on Sunday, March 2, 2025. 14 teams from…
10.03.2025
A Brilliant Start: the Opening Ceremony of the World Winter Games in Turin
The World Winter Games in Turin have officially started with a spectacular opening ceremony in the Inalpi…
08.03.2025
Official Send-off: Team Switzerland is Ready for the World Winter Games Turin 2025
A festive ceremony was held in Sion to officially send off the Swiss delegation. In front of…
06.03.2025
Enthusiastic Tennis Fans in Veyrier Grand-Donzel
The fourth edition of the tennis tournament at TC Veyrier Grand-Donzel took place on February 22nd –…
05.03.2025
Perfect Conditions at the Cross-Country Race in Goms
Under fantastic conditions, the Special Olympics cross-country races took place for the fourteenth time on Sunday, March…
03.03.2025
Swissteach Supports Digitizing Training Modules
Special Olympics places great emphasis on ensuring that coaches are well-trained to optimally support athletes with intellectual…
27.02.2025
Adaptive Judoday Inspires with Inclusion and Technology
With over 70 participants, the technical course of the Swiss Judo & Ju-Jitsu Federation (SJV) was a…
18.02.2025
Cross-country Skiers Compete at Hoch-Ybrig in Excellent Conditions.
Due to insufficient snow, the Special Olympics cross-country skiing competition was spontaneously relocated from Einsiedeln to Hoch-Ybrig,…
11.02.2025
PrA Training at machTheater
machTheater offers young people with intellectual disabilities professional, polyvalent INSOS-certified PrA vocational training in “Acting, Communication, related…
10.02.2025
Cooltour – Sign up for an Unforgettable Holiday Experience
Camping with friends for a week, making new acquaintances, and enjoying the summer together. Blindspot’s inclusive summer…
06.02.2025
New Team Member at Special Olympics: Welcome, Stefan Müller!
Special Olympics Switzerland is delighted to welcome Stefan Müller as a new team member! The 28-year-old brings…
05.02.2025
The second Discovery Day in Arosa was also a success
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, more than 30 participants met in Arosa for the second Discovery Day….
29.01.2025
New Program – New Employee
Health is an extremely important topic, especially for people with intellectual disabilities. For this reason, Special Olympics…
28.01.2025
Team Switzerland is Ready for the World Winter Games Turin 2025
The 68-member Swiss delegation has successfully completed its final joint preparations for the World Games in Villars-sur-Ollon…
20.01.2025
Technique, Freestyle, and Fitness – Holistic Training Sessions in Villars
Today, the 39 athletes of the Swiss delegation were also extremely active: The training for the skiers…
18.01.2025
First Impressions from the Training Camp in Villars
The 39 athletes of Team Switzerland trained hard today in all sports – Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross…
17.01.2025
Team Switzerland Prepares – Training Camp in Villars
The entire Team Switzerland for the World Games Turin 2025 will meet from January 16-19 for the…
16.01.2025
ZämeSchluss – Inclusive Curling Tournament
Active curlers and anyone who would like to try this unique sport are warmly invited to participate…
09.01.2025
Swiss Inclusive Sport is Newly Founded
Since January 1, 2025, Inclusive Sport has started its activities as an independent organization to promote inclusive…
07.01.2025
Successful Run4Turin – Thank You, Lucian
A great fundraising project came to a worthy conclusion shortly before Christmas. Lucian Hofstetter, secondary school teacher…
22.12.2024
Joyful Holidays and Heartfelt Thanks!
This year, too, numerous athletes enthusiastically participated in our competitions. They shone at the National Winter Games…
20.12.2024
Christmas Judoka in Balgach
The judoka from JC Uster, Weinfelden, and Rheintal met in Balgach for the annual Advent tournament. After…
18.12.2024
A Big Thank You to all the Organizers of our Competitions and Games.
Without dedicated organizing committees, the sports competitions of Special Olympics Switzerland would not be possible. Thanks to…
17.12.2024
Halfway through the most Extraordinary Running Challenge of the Year
A good 25 runners were in Zug on Sunday and accompanied Lucian Hofstetter on his 15 kilometers….
16.12.2024
The Future is Here – Italy is Ready for the World Games
The countdown to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 begins with the unveiling of the…
13.12.2024
Basketball Players Compete in Blonay
10 teams from Leagues A and B from all over Switzerland competed in Blonay in one of…
13.12.2024
Fit for Advent – Thanks to the Gossau Christmas Run
On Saturday evening, December 7, the 35th Gossau Christmas Run took place. Although the weather wasn’t very…
12.12.2024
Chlaus Sprint in St. Gallen
For three years now, TV St.Gallen Ost has been offering the popular Chlaus Sprint inclusively. After the…
11.12.2024
398 Judokas in La Chaux-de-Fonds
The judo tournament, which took place on November 23 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, was a great success again…
10.12.2024
Inclusion at the Handball European Championship in Basel
The Handball European Championship on Friday, November 30, 2024, was dedicated to the theme of inclusion. Six…
06.12.2024
Lucian’s Running Challenge Has Started
On December 1st, Lucian Hofstetter, a teacher and triathlete from Steinhausen, started his incredible fundraising campaign for…
02.12.2024
Join Us in Supporting Team Switzerland
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, from March 8-15, 2025, will break down social barriers…
26.11.2024
Successful Tournament Debut for Victoria Kälin and Lukas Hämmerli
Victoria Kälin and Lukas Hämmerli, a Dance Sport couple from Special Olympics Switzerland, achieved impressive results at…
25.11.2024
Congratulations to Ruth Metzler-Arnold as the New President of Swiss Olympic
Special Olympics Switzerland warmly congratulates Ruth Metzler-Arnold on her election as the new President of Swiss Olympic!…
22.11.2024
Successful 2nd network meeting for inclusion in sports in St. Gallen
On Monday, November 18, the 2nd network meeting for inclusion in sports in the canton of St….
22.11.2024
Lucian’s Extraordinary Running Challenge – Join Us on December 15!
Dedicated teacher and triathlete Lucian Hofstetter is starting an extraordinary running challenge on December 1st that combines…
17.11.2024
Special Olympics Supports the Establishment of an Association for Inclusive Sports
Special Olympics Switzerland supports the establishment of the association Swiss Inclusive Sport and entrusts it with the…
15.11.2024
Course for People with Mental and Cognitive Impairments Strengthens Personal and Social Skills
Inclusive Events is offering a free training and coaching course starting February 21, 2025, for people with…
11.11.2024
National Winter Games – Closing Event for all Volunteers
Three years of preparation, four days of event, countless moments of happiness and a financially successful conclusion:…
08.11.2024
Ski Guide Kurt Fedier Introduces His Team for the World Winter Games Turin 2025
Nearly 80 people gathered in the gymnasium of Amsteg school to learn more about one of their…
08.11.2024
GC Zurich is Inclusive
Since September, Grasshopper Club Zurich has been running a Unified Team to enable people with disabilities to…
06.11.2024
Medals for Swiss Swimmers at the Princess Charlène Meeting in Monaco
A small Swiss delegation with athletes from Ticino, Western Switzerland, and German-speaking Switzerland was able to participate…
05.11.2024
Exciting Encounters and Team Spirit at the Pétanque Tournament in Trimbach
On October 26, 2024, 14 teams of three gathered in the Boulodrome of Trimbach to compete in…
31.10.2024
17 Teams Participate in the Langenthal Unihockey Tournament
Never before have so many teams from all over Switzerland participated in the traditional Unihockey tournament in…
30.10.2024
Inclusion at the Rapperswil Castle Run
This year’s Castle Run in Rapperswil was also a Unified Event, meaning that people with disabilities could…
28.10.2024
Huge Turnout at the Lugano Indoor Swimming Pool
Around 80 athletes participated in the swimming meet, which was organized by Sport is Life in Lugano….
23.10.2024
The Inclusion Initiative Has Come About
It’s now official: The Federal Chancellery has announced in a press release that the federal popular initiative…
22.10.2024
Long-serving Members of the Athlete Commission Bid Farewell
Ticino unihockey player Giovanni Menini and track and field athlete Sascha Meier from Olten have been members…
22.10.2024
“Hand in Hand” – Bocce Tournament in Chiasso
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the first edition of the “Hand in Hand” bocce tournament took place…
21.10.2024
Lucian Hofstetter Runs for Team Switzerland
Lucian Hofstetter, a teacher and triathlete from Steinhausen, has big plans. As an ambassador for Team Switzerland…
18.10.2024
Divisioning Tournament in Sarnen
Basketball is the only sport at Special Olympics Switzerland that is played in the form of a…
16.10.2024
35 Judokas Meet in Balgach
The judo weekend in Balgach took place on the last weekend of September. More than 35 participants…
15.10.2024
Join Blindspot’s Inclusive Winter Camp
Blindspot’s inclusive winter camp in Saas Grund will take place from December 29, 2024 – January 4,…
14.10.2024
Become a Guide at Blindspot’s Inclusive Winter Camp
For almost 20 years, Blindspot’s inclusive winter camp has been taking place in Saas Grund. This year…
09.10.2024
Golf Module – Tips for Golf training with people with intellectual disabilities
Professional Golf instructors and expert advisors participated in the Special Olympics Golf module, which dealt with the…
03.10.2024
Wila Autumn Run – Running Together is Double the Fun
This year, the Wila Autumn Run once again welcomes all running enthusiasts. It will be held for…
02.10.2024
Swiss Delegation at Flanders Classics
From September 14th to 16th, 2024, a team of 8 athletes and their coaches were able to…
01.10.2024
Inclusive City Run
The St.Gallen city run offered an adapted running option for people with disabilities with the children’s and…
27.09.2024
Motivated Runners Support the SC Hüetli’s Unihockey Team on Their Way to the World Games 2025
Obwalden proved its sporting team spirit last Saturday! At the sponsored run, organized by the Reformed Church…
25.09.2024
Regional Games Nyon – a Great Sports Festival
The Regional Games in Nyon offered a sporting spectacle of the highest order! Over 400 athletes showed…
23.09.2024
Inclusive Canoe Marathon on Lake Lucerne
The ninth edition of the popular canoe marathon on Lake Lucerne featured the inclusive category “Paddling for…
19.09.2024
Unified Tennis Tournament in Vaduz
From September 6th to 8th, 2024, a Swiss team of eight athletes and their two coaches were…
18.09.2024
Jonas Omlin Supports Sponsored Run for Special Olympics Team Obwalden
Our ambassador Jonas Omlin is delighted to support the upcoming sponsored run next Saturday, which is being…
17.09.2024
Tips from Floorball Player Lisa Von Arx
The Obwalden floorball team, which has been selected for the World Winter Games Turin 2025, enjoyed a…
16.09.2024
Athletes from all over Switzerland Compete in Track and Field Disciplines
On August 31, 2024, the track and field meeting took place in Wohlen as it does every…
11.09.2024
The FHGR Trail Run Offers a Unified Category
The “Unified Trail” category at the FHGR Trail Run on September 28 is also perfectly suited for…
11.09.2024
Jonas Omlin Becomes an Ambassador for Special Olympics Switzerland
Special Olympics Switzerland is thrilled to welcome Swiss national player and professional footballer Jonas Omlin as its…
10.09.2024
Simon Ammann Makes a Statement and Joins in at Bundesplatz
People with disabilities are still often excluded in everyday life. The Inclusion Initiative demands more self-determination and…
06.09.2024
Inclusive Equestrian Tournament in St. Josefen
Last weekend, riding students from the equestrian center, together with athletes from Special Olympics Switzerland, competed in…
05.09.2024
St. Gallen City Run for everyone
The inclusive St.Gallen City Run will take place again on September 22, 2024. People with disabilities can…
04.09.2024
Great Atmosphere in Poschiavo
The popular Corsa di Orientamento Poschiavo took place at the end of August. 13 cheerful runners with…
03.09.2024
Gallusfisch Welcomes Children with Disabilities
For the first time in 50 years, children with disabilities can also participate in the «Gallusfisch» swimming…
02.09.2024
Tip-off for the Basketball Championship 2024/2025!
Are you ready for the upcoming Basketball season? The Basketball Championship 2024/2025 is just around the corner…
30.08.2024
Canoe Marathon on Lake Lucerne – an Adventure for Everyone
This year, the Lake Lucerne Canoe Marathon on September 14th will be inclusive for the first time….
29.08.2024
Great enthusiasm at the UBS Kids Cup in St. Gallen
On Sunday, August 25th, the UBS Kids Cup took place in St. Gallen, where four athletes with…
28.08.2024
Good Luck, Team Switzerland
Special Olympics and Paralympics – two movements, one common denominator. While Special Olympics allows athletes with intellectual…
27.08.2024
Around 100 Cyclists Demonstrated Their Skills at the Pararace in Interlaken
The Pararace event took place for the fourth time last weekend at the Interlaken airfield. Wheelchair users,…
23.08.2024
Support Team Switzerland Turin 2025
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, from March 8-16, 2025, will break down social barriers…
21.08.2024
UBS Kids Cup St. Gallen – Athletics for everyone
The UBS Kids Cup will take place in Neudorf (SG) on August 25th. This athletics competition is…
20.08.2024
Capoeira Kids is Unified
In the Buechewald Gymnasium in St. Gallen, children and young people with disabilities can get to know…
19.08.2024
Run with Us and Enjoy the Great Atmosphere in Schaffhausen.
This year, the Schaffhausen City Run once again offers an inclusive category with the “Jogging Plausch”. The…
16.08.2024
St. Gallen Awakes
Three times this summer, St.Gallen Awakes took place at the Drei Weieren. In total, over 150 people…
13.08.2024
Special Olympics Athletes at the Swiss Golf Championship
For the third time, athletes from Special Olympics were able to participate in the Swiss Golf Championship….
07.08.2024
Come with us to Bern. We are making a statement for inclusion.
The Inclusion Initiative has reached its goal! With combined efforts, more than 105,000 valid signatures have been…
05.08.2024
We are on Summer Break
After several intense months with the National Winter Games, the first delegation camp for the World Winter…
22.07.2024
The Frauenfeld City Run is Open to Everyone
The popular fun run across the city of Frauenfeld will take place on August 24th. The “Jogging…
18.07.2024
Swimming Together at the Greifensee Crossing
The popular Greifensee Crossing is inclusive again this year. The event takes place on August 24. For…
17.07.2024
The Sihlseelauf Has Now been Awarded the Unified Label.
The Sihlseelauf will take place on August 17, 2024, and has been collaborating with Special Olympics since…
16.07.2024
Coca-Cola Becomes National Partner of Special Olympics
We are very pleased to announce the partnership with Coca-Cola. As a National Partner, Coca-Cola supports the…
08.07.2024
We Did it – over 100,000 Signatures Were Collected
The Inclusion Initiative has reached its goal! Together, we have collected more than 105,000 valid signatures. What…
04.07.2024
An Inspiring Floorball Tournament
For the fourth time, a Special Olympics floorball tournament took place on June 22, 2024, in the…
03.07.2024
Highly Motivated Golfers at the Tournament in Waldkich
At the golf tournament in Waldkirch, 21 athletes competed. The Level 1 athletes demonstrated their skills in…
28.06.2024
“I Feel Really Good when I Play 3×3 Basketball”
Among the 80 Special Olympics athletes who showcased their talents at the FIBA Open in Mies was…
27.06.2024
Tennis Fans Meet in Lugano
On June 22, 2024, 30 players from all regions of Switzerland met in Lugano for a tennis…
26.06.2024
Football Tournament with FC Winkeln
FC Winkeln’s amateur tournament celebrated its 70th anniversary last weekend. For the St. Gallen district club, this…
24.06.2024
Together for an Inclusive Switzerland – Everyone Collect Signatures Again!
The goal is almost reached. Only 10,000 signatures are missing. To ensure the inclusion initiative can be…
18.06.2024
Judokas from all over the World Meet in Uster
As part of the Disability Rights Action Days, the Uster Judo Club offered a varied judo weekend:…
17.06.2024
Running for Everyone – Running Festival St. Moritz
The Running Festival in St. Moritz will take place on August 10, 2024. The event has been…
17.06.2024
Basketball Championship 2023/2024 – Finals
The Finals of the Basketball Championship 2023/2024, held in Zofingen in early June, once again delivered plenty…
14.06.2024
Generous Jass Friends
The Swiss Olympians & Friends regularly meet to play Jass. However, they don’t just do it for…
13.06.2024
Floorball Tournament – Recap
14 teams from Austria and Switzerland took part in the 14th Floorball tournament in Chur. There were…
12.06.2024
Inclusive Sport Seminar 2024
The Inclusive Sport Seminar 2024 was attended by 69 individuals from the fields of sport and disability,…
11.06.2024
Bowling Championship – Review
The Swiss Bowling Championship took place on May 25th at XL Bowling in La Chaux-de-Fonds. With 31…
10.06.2024
Spread our Message on Special Day
On our birthday here in Switzerland, we want to make a statement and proclaim our vision of…
07.06.2024
Day of Graubünden Sports
On Saturday, May 25th, the Day of Graubünden Sports took place in Graubünden. As part of the…
06.06.2024
Grand Prix of Bern
This year’s GP Bern, which took place on May 18, was a great success. In total, there…
29.05.2024
Motivated Athletes at the Kreuzegg Classic in Bütschwil
The Kreuzegg Classic took place in Bütschwil on Saturday, May 18th. The event was a complete success…
24.05.2024
Participants Shone in Glorious Weather at the Equestrian Tournament
The equestrian competition from May 10-12, 2024, in Grub was a great success: 23 athletes from Switzerland…
21.05.2024
“Run for all” at the Ascension Day Run
Last Thursday (May 9, 2024), the St. Gallen Ascension Day Run took place. The inclusive category “Run…
15.05.2024
20,000 Signatures to Go – Together We Can Do It
The Inclusion Initiative is on the home stretch. Already 90,000 signatures have been collected in recent months….
14.05.2024
Philipp Döhler at SO Colorado Swimming Competition
Philipp Döhler participated in the SO Colorado, USA, Regional Swimming Competition. The competition took place on April…
10.05.2024
Judo Tournament Liestal – Review
For the first time, a Special Olympics category was introduced during the 3rd International Youth Kata Championship…
09.05.2024
National Action Days for Disability Rights
From May 15 to June 15, 2024, events will take place throughout Switzerland that contribute to the…
08.05.2024
Oberburg Football Tournament – Recap
The football tournament took place in Oberburg on May 4, 2024. Despite initial rain forecasts, 22 teams…
07.05.2024
Module Introduction – Online Training
Nine participants have successfully completed the latest online introductory module from Special Olympics. The modular course offerings…
05.05.2024
Unihockey Tournament in Maienfeld – Review
On April 27, 2024, UHC Alligator Malans hosted the 8th Unihockey tournament in Maienfeld as part of…
05.05.2024
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)…
03.05.2024
Generous Support from the Lions Club Switzerland
Under the motto “Come Together,” the National Convention of Lions Clubs Switzerland took place at the end…
02.05.2024
World Summer Games 2027 in Santiago De Chile
In less than four years, the World Summer Games 2027 will take place in Santiago. These are…
29.04.2024
Table Tennis Tournament in Biel – Review
On April 13, 2024, the table tennis tournament took place in Biel/BE as a continuation of the…
25.04.2024
Tips from Professionals for the New Team Switzerland Turin 2025
The 68-member Swiss delegation for the World Winter Games Turin 2025 met in St. Moritz for an…
21.04.2024
Special Olympics at OFFA
The SOSWI St. Gallen Support Association brings together people who wish to get involved with Special Olympics…
18.04.2024
Welcome to the Team, Cristiana Fiacco
Since April 1, 2024, Cristiana Fiacco has strengthened our team as Head of Sports Development. For the…
17.04.2024
RunningDay Eschenbach – Recap
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the RunningDay took place in Eschenbach, where people with disabilities could participate…
16.04.2024
Thanksgiving – Edy Hubacher and Special Olympics Say THANK YOU
Exactly four years after the start of his truly extraordinary fundraising campaign, Edy Hubacher, the former decathlete…
15.04.2024
Welcome to the Team, Bea Stadler
We are very pleased to officially welcome Bea Stadler to our team. Bea will support the Inclusive…
10.04.2024
Sport and Inclusion – Literature Review and Recommendations for an Independent Inclusion Competence Center
Special Olympics Switzerland (SOSWI) is committed, through the power of sport, to creating an inclusive world where…
09.04.2024
Running Day in Eschenbach
On April 13, 2024, the Running Day will take place for the 54th time. This year, for…
28.03.2024
GP Dübendorf
The Cool Runnings category at the GP Dübendorf on April 6, 2024, is open to everyone. This…
26.03.2024
National Winter Games Austria
Parallel to the National Games in Switzerland, the National Games in Austria (March 14-19, 2024) took place….
21.03.2024
A Spectacular Sports Festival Comes to an End
For four days, the 544 athletes gave their all, fought for every point and every second, but…
17.03.2024
Medals from National Councilor Islam Alijai
After a boisterous evening with music and fun, the athletes are back in action, highly motivated and…
17.03.2024
Competitions and First Medals
In all sports, divisionings and final competitions are scheduled, and the first medal ceremonies are already taking…
15.03.2024
The Fire is Lit
All 4 One – the Special Olympics anthem composed by Trauffer and Jesse Ritch – was just…
14.03.2024
Sporty Start and Highlight in the Evening
Today, on the occasion of the National Winter Games in the Haslital Brienz region, the divisionings will…
14.03.2024
Bustling Activity in the Haslital for the Final Touches.
Meiringen is teeming with organizing committee members, volunteers, partners, officials, and Special Olympics staff. Everyone is busy…
12.03.2024
Globetrotter Extends Collaboration with Special Olympics Switzerland
The travel company Globetrotter Travel Service AG has extended its collaboration with Special Olympics Switzerland until 2027…
12.03.2024
Police Officers Bring the Torch to Meiringen
The countdown is on for the National Winter Games Haslital Brienz 2024: the Special Olympics torch has…
05.03.2024
Showmatch – Mobiliar Floorball Cup Finals 2024
On February 24th, two Floorball teams from Special Olympics competed in a showmatch at the Floorball Cup…
28.02.2024
Basketball Championship – Review
On February 10, 2024, the Special Olympics Basketball championship tournament took place in St. Gallen Schönenwegen, organized…
24.02.2024
Stand up for Diversity – at the Diversity Brunch in Meiringen
Social recognition and promotion of diversity and inclusion in Switzerland. This is the goal of the Swiss…
22.02.2024
Cross-country Race – Review
The cross-country race took place in Hoch Ybrig on February 10, 2024, as the Einsiedler Skimarathon was…
16.02.2024
National Judo Day – Recap
On February 3, 2024, Weinfelden experienced an outstanding Judo Day. The event began in the morning with…
15.02.2024
Exclusive Film Screening in Meiringen
The National Winter Games Haslital Brienz will take place in one month. In the run-up to these…
14.02.2024
Trauffer and Jesse Ritch Compose Special Olympics Anthem
Trauffer is an ambassador for the National Winter Games Haslital Brienz 2024 and performs this role with…
09.02.2024
Successful First Snow Day in Arosa
Under a bright blue sky, more than 60 participants and their caregivers gathered in Arosa on Saturday,…
08.02.2024
Special Curling Masters – Review
The CC Special Curling SanGalle 1 team successfully defended its Swiss championship title at the 4th Special…
08.02.2024
Basketball Championship – Adliswil
The A and C leagues of the Basketball Championship met for the first time in Adliswil. A…
07.02.2024
Training Modules at Special Olympics
Special Olympics places great importance on comprehensive training for Coaches, enabling them to regularly train athletes with…
02.02.2024
Inclusive Figure Skating Championships of Graubünden
The Graubünden Ice Skating Association and the Lenzerheide-Valbella Figure Skating Club invite Special Olympics athletes from Switzerland…
26.01.2024
EY Supports the Special Olympics National Games
The EY Credo is to create a better working world and to exemplify diversity, inclusion, and equal…
25.01.2024
Welcome to the Team, Nicole Wieser
Since mid-January, we are delighted to have new support in the Education and Sports departments. Nicole Wieser…
24.01.2024
Cross-country Festival in Lenzerheide
On January 13th, the Cross Country Skiing and snowshoe race took place with the best Swiss Cross…
17.01.2024
A ski race right through the city of St. Gallen
A special winter highlight awaits ski fans on February 10th in St. Gallen: a ski and cross-country…
12.01.2024
Welcome to the Team, Valeria Camardella
After a six-month internship with us in the social media department, Valeria Camardella gained significant Special Olympics…
01.01.1970
Kurt Hartmeier Receives Kiwanis Award for His Dedication to People with Disabilities
On the occasion of the annual Kiwanis Convention, which took place in Eastern Switzerland at the beginning…
01.01.1970