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The Games offer a formative experience and the opportunity to shape an inclusive Switzerland. A Switzerland in which all people have equal access to sport, education, health, and participation in all areas of life.
Behind the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 is a dedicated team working together toward a common goal: to make inclusive and unforgettable games possible in Switzerland. Together, we are committed to making the Swiss Alps a stage for sports, encounters, and active inclusion.
Special Olympics is a global movement that strengthens the human spirit every day around the world through the power and joy of sport. With programs in the areas of sport, health, education, and community, Special Olympics opens up new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate, meet others, and develop personally.
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Chur, May 4, 2026 – The Special Olympics World Winter Games are proud to welcome Novartis, a leading global innovative medicines company, as an Official Partner of the 2029 Games in Switzerland. The long-term partnership will run from 2026 to 2030.
Switzerland 2029 is strengthening its partnerships: With Kuoni Tumlare, an internationally experienced partner is taking over the planning and implementation of accommodations for athletes, delegations, and guests.
The partnership goes beyond traditional sponsorship: it combines business expertise in the sports retail sector with a clear social commitment to inclusion and sustainable impact.
Sustainability at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2029
As organizers, we are committed to sustainable games. The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2029 in Switzerland should be implemented with the smallest possible ecological footprint and the largest possible positive social footprint – and all this on a balanced budget. This includes effective, measurable, and transparent measures that we plan and implement consistently.
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Our latest population-representative study highlights strong interest, high anticipation, and a highly positive perception of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029. The findings underline the event’s powerful impact on awareness, brand perception, and social inclusion.