Vision & Mission

Vision: We are convinced that the Special Olympics National Summer Games Zug 2026 will be an enrichment for the Zug region and promote inclusion in the long term.

Mission: With the Special Olympics National Summer Games Zug 2026, we want to arouse positive emotions, generate enthusiasm, build bridges together and provide the participants with the best possible event at a great location with a lot of heart: The focus is on the joy of taking part.

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«I am convinced that by organizing the Special Olympics National Summer Games 2026, the canton of Zug will make an important contribution to raising awareness of the issue of inclusion.»
Martin Pfister
Federal Council, Former OC President

Management NSGZ 2026

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Martin Pfister
Federal Council, Former OC President
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Eliane Müller
OC President Head of Events
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Andreas «Andi» Hotz
Vice - OC President President of the Supporting Association Head of Finance/Sponsorship
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Gerda Schwindt
Co-Managing Director Head of Marketing & Communications, Media
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Felix Jaray
Co-Management Head of Organization, Sports
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Daniel «Dänu» Schärer
Initiator & Vice President of the Association

Department heads

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Edgar Christen
Venue Management & Finances
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Nico Trinler
Infrastructure, construction, technology
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Simone Glarner
Program
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Florian Buess
Catering & Restoration
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Ady Gisler
Security, traffic, sanitation
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Ivo Malzacher
Sport
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Stefan Bürgler
Transport & Logistics
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Stefanie Böschenstein
Volunteers & Staff
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Heinz Merz
Head of Diversity & Inclusion
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Andreas Hürlimann
Sustainability Unit
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Marc Schenk
Accommodation
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Pete Bürki
Guest & Event Service
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Daniel «Dänu» Schärer
Marketing - Communication/PR/Media & Sponsoring

Office

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Karin Christen
Office Administration, Organization

Organizational chart

Click here for the detailed organization chart of the NSGZ 2026 organizing committee.

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Athletes Commission

«We have a say!»

The Athletes Commission supports the Organizing Committee in organizing the National Summer Games 2026. The Athletes' Commission is made up of people with disabilities who play sport and regularly take part in Special Olympics competitions.

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