Nine official sports with around 3,200 participants (2,500 athletes and 700 coaches) will be presented at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2029.
Eight sports are already known.
Floor field hockey will be replaced by another sport in 2029.
Two test sports are also being planned.
The event underlines our commitment to inclusion and the extraordinary ability of sport to bring people together.
From alpine skiing to snowboarding, each competition is a testament to the strength, determination and courage of our participants.
Experience what cognitively impaired people can achieve in sport.
- approx. 400 athletes
- approx. 100 coaches
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The Alpine skiing competitions with slalom and giant slalom are held in Arosa.
The LOC works closely with local organizations.
- approx. 80 athletes
- approx. 20 coaches
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The snowboard competitions take place in Arosa.
The LOC works closely with local organizations.
- approx. 380 athletes
- approx. 95 coaches
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The modern biathlon arena in Lenzerheide provides the ideal base for cross-country skiing races.
The LOC works closely with local organizations.
- approx. 300 athletes
- approx. 75 coaches
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The location for the snowshoe competition has yet to be finalized in Lenzerheide.
The LOC works closely with local organizations.
- approx. 190 athletes
- approx. 50 coaches
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The figure skating competitions will take place in Chur.
The planned location is the Thomas Domenig Hall.
The LOC works closely with local organizations.
- approx. 215 athletes
- approx. 55 coaches
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Short Track takes place in the Thomas Domenig Hall in Chur.
The LOC works closely with local organizations.
- approx. 615 athletes
- approx. 155 coaches
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The new Obere Au exhibition and event hall in Chur is the venue for the floorball tournament.
The LOC works closely with local organizations.
- approx. 130 athletes
- approx. 35 coaches
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The dance competitions take place in Lenzerheide.
The LOC works closely with local organizations.
Test sports
In preparation
- not yet determined
- not yet determined
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Curling could be presented as a demonstration sport.
Clarifications regarding the location and implementation are currently underway.
In preparation
- not yet determined
- not yet determined
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Climbing is to be presented as a demonstration sport in Chur.
Clarifications regarding the location and implementation are currently underway.