Sports
Approximately 2,500 athletes and Unified Partners from over 100 countries will participate in the 2029 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Switzerland. They will showcase their skills in eight sports and two demonstration sports and experience unforgettable competitions together. The competitions will take place in Arosa, Chur, and Lenzerheide.
Alpine Skiing
~400 athletes
Arosa
Arosa
Snowboarding
~80 athletes
Arosa
Arosa
Cross-country skiing
~380 athletes
Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide
Snowshoeing
~300 athletes
Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide
Figure Skating
~190 athletes
Chur
Chur
Short Track Speed Skating
~215 athletes
Chur
Chur
Floorball
~615 athletes
Chur
Chur
Dance Sport
~130 athletes
Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide
Test Sports
A test sport or demonstration sport is a sport being evaluated for official inclusion in future World Games based on its popularity, safety, and ability to provide meaningful competition for athletes. There are two being considered for the 2029 World Winter Games.
Curling
Climbing
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