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Switzerland

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Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Wow the Crowds at the 2024 FIBA Open

Eleven Special Olympics teams were among over 1,000 basketball players at the recent FIBA Open in Mies, the largest 3x3 basketball tournament in Switzerland, on 15 and 16 June 2024.
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In the News

Special Olympics and FIBA Foundation: A Natural Fit

The recent FIBA Open in Mies, Switzerland shows the partnership between Special Olympics and the FIBA Foundation in action.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Fans Leave Lasting Impression on World Games 2023

There was no shortage of amazing fans at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and each day, fans and family members were able to join in the spirit of the Games helping to support and uplift all those competing.
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Athletes

Patrick’s Iron Will Helps Him Achieve IRONMAN 70.3

Special Olympics Switzerland athlete succeeds in grueling triathlon
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Bruno Barth on the basketball court with a Play Unified long sleep blue shirt on talking to the camera.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Switzerland Challenges Us to Get Active!

The Special Olympics Switzerland Challenge is a new multilingual website and activity hub where athletes can participate in digital training sessions and competitions, no matter where in the world they are!
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Press Releases

International Basketball Foundation (IBF) and Special Olympics Announce Partnership to Promote Inclusive Sport

Cooperation supported by NBA Legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Sam Perkins
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In the News

AIPS support of Special Olympics brings power to sport

For people with intellectual disabilities, the word no is often as familiar in their lives as it is unwelcome.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Switzerland Teams at FIBA Open 2017

The biggest grassroots basketball event in Switzerland, FIBA Open 2017, took over courts in Mies in June.
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Athletes

The Special Bond Behind Erika Kalin's Incredible Performance

Erika Kalin listens for one voice when she competes—her training guide Reinhart Shultz. Read about their incredible connection.
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Community Impact

Swiss-Ski President Signs Deal With Special Olympics Switzerland

The convention shall promote inclusive sports and training offerings within the Swiss-Ski association.
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