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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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The Special Olympics World Games Switzerland 2029 are strengthening their partner network with MME as an Official Supplier. The partnership brings legal and regulatory expertise to the preparation and execution of the Games, thereby making an important contribution to the professional execution of the event.
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 are entering the next phase of their preparations with a strong media alliance. Ringier Medien Schweiz with Blick, Somedia with Südostschweiz, and Tamedia with SonntagsZeitung are supporting Switzerland 2029 as Official Media Partners and will help shape the Games’ development through 2029.
Exactly 1,000 days before the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029, the official countdown to the Games was launched in Chur. With the ceremonial unveiling of the first information tower, Switzerland 2029 sent a visible signal of anticipation and, for the first time, brought the journey to the World Winter Games to life in a public space.
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.