Zug takes over the flag for the Special Olympics National Games 2026

Every two years, the Special Olympics Switzerland Summer and Winter Games alternate. A spectacle of exceptional athletic achievements, a great deal of passion for sport, and, of course, a good mood were evident at this year's Winter Games in Haslital Brienz. Athletes competed in curling, floorball, alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

"What the approximately 600 athletes achieved is tremendous. Seeing the athletes give their all and then celebrate their results so heartily is unique," reports Martin Pfister, OC President of the National Games Zug 2026.

Of course, there was also an exciting supporting program, including the opening ceremony on Casinoplatz, entertaining evenings, an Olympic Town with fun and action, and, last but not least, the emotional closing ceremony in the tennis hall in Meiringen. The organizing committee of the National Games Zug 2026, led by Martin Pfister, took over the flag on Sunday and officially began planning the major event in May 2026 in Zug.

About National Summer Games Zug 2026

Special Olympics is the world's largest sports movement for people with intellectual disabilities and is represented in 177 countries. Its sports program includes 30 summer and winter sports. Over 6 million athletes, 539,071 registered family members, 330,000 coaches, and 672,114 volunteers are part of the movement and contribute to its uniqueness. Its vision is to use the power of sport to create an inclusive world in which people with intellectual disabilities can lead active, healthy, and fulfilling lives. The National Games will take place in Zug from May 28 to 31, 2026.