Vision
We believe that the Special Olympic Summer Games are not only an enrichment for the region but support inclusion in a sustainable way
We believe that the Special Olympic Summer Games are not only an enrichment for the region but support inclusion in a sustainable way
The Special Olympic Summer Games shall raise positive emotions and build bridges. Created with love and passion, the event will become an amazing experience for all involved.
«I am fully convinced that with the Special Olympics National Summer Games 2026, the canton of Zug will provide an important contribution to help raising the awareness of the importance of inclusion.»
OC Vice President
Head of Finances/Sponsoring
OK Vice President
Events Manager
Head of Organization/Sport,
Co-Managing
Head of Finance
Head of Markomm/Media,
Co-Managing Director
Diversity Manager
Initiator/Support
What's the purpose of Special Olympics?
Special Olympics tournaments or games are sports-events at which all participants shall experience the feeling of success. On the basis of results achieved in pre-competitions and -tournaments, athletes are selected into unified performance groups (Divisions).
Gender and age are only considered in case of large numbers of participants. One performance group usually involves a minimum of three to a maximum of eight athletes. Medals are awarded in each Division. Division are grouped in a manner that gives all participants a fair chance to win a medal – despite possible performance differences.
What's the difference between Special Olympics and Paralympics?
As opposed to Paralympics, Special Olympics is not meant for top athletes. All participants in Special Olympics events will succeed and have real chance to win medals. There is never only one winner.
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