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The latest news about the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2029
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.
Chur, May 29, 2026. The Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 have gained a strong national partner in Raiffeisen: Raiffeisen is becoming an Official Partner of the Games, thereby committing to one of the world’s most significant inclusive major sporting events at the highest sponsorship level. With this commitment, Raiffeisen is further expanding its long-standing partnership with Special Olympics Switzerland and sending a clear message in support of inclusion, social participation, and cohesion.
Chur, May 18, 2026. The Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 continue to gain strong international momentum: The Coca-Cola Company has been confirmed as an Official Partner of the Games, further strengthening one of the most impactful partnerships in the history of inclusive sport. As a Founding Partner of Special Olympics International, Coca-Cola has supported and shaped the global Special Olympics movement from the very beginning. This long-standing commitment continues with its engagement in Switzerland 2029, reinforcing Coca-Cola’s role as a key global partner of the movement. As an Official Partner, The Coca-Cola Company joins the highest sponsorship category, with extensive activation and communication rights, as well as industry exclusivity.
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.
Preparations for the 2029 Special Olympics Switzerland World Winter Games are picking up significantly. With the signing of the hosting agreement, growing international interest, and the launch of the redesigned website, Switzerland is entering the next phase of preparations. These Games represent much more than just a sporting event: they are a powerful symbol of inclusion, connection, and unity.
The 3rd Symposium World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 will take place on March 3, 2026. The symposium will be held in Chur at the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden.