{"id":5229,"date":"2025-07-31T08:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T06:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/specialolympics.ch\/national-games\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:54:13","slug":"national-games-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/soswi.compresso.website\/en\/national-games-en\/","title":{"rendered":"National Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Switzerland’s sporting highlight<\/strong>The National Games are Switzerland’s largest sporting events for people with intellectual disabilities \u2013 and an unforgettable experience for our athletes. They strengthen team spirit and self-confidence and make them proud to be part of a great movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The games take place every two years in the official sports \u2013 in summer with around 1,800 to 2,000 participants, in winter with about 600. The venues are determined in a bidding process approximately three years in advance. Anyone who wants to compete in the World Games must have participated in the National Games beforehand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Summer Games 2026 in Zug<\/strong>From May 28 to 31, 2026, Zug will be transformed into a stage for top athletic performances and unforgettable encounters. The program includes thrilling competitions in Basketball, Boccia, Bowling, Football, Golf, Handball, Judo, Athletics, Petanque, Cycling, Equestrian, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis, and Table Tennis. A varied supporting program ensures that there is a great atmosphere, encounters, and enthusiasm away from the competitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find the official magazine of the Special Olympics National Summer Games Zug 2026 here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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