[2] and the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons) On 19 June 2021, Switzerland was awarded the event by the Special Olympics.
[2][4] This offers sporting, cultural and entertainment activities, a social exchange with the local population and lived inclusion.
For this purpose, each Host Town Committee will develop a concept based on free accommodation, food and transport for the international guests.
[4] The games are intended to enable universities and technical colleges to plan and carry out scientific projects on inclusion.
It is planned that the partners of the World Games - from the host cities to the sponsors and contractors - will set an example in a charter and begin with concrete measures, such as creating jobs in the primary labour market.
[5] The following nine sports will be represented:[2] The board of the organization responsible for holding the games is preparing to start its operational activities at the beginning of 2024.
[7] The board also includes Hans-Willy Brockes, founder and managing director of the ESB Marketing Network with more than 550 partners.
[8] The other public partners of Special Olympics Switzerland had already pledged 19.1 million Swiss francs for the games at an earlier date, subject to a positive decision by the Federal Assembly.
As soon as the text of the vote is available, the formal commitment can be obtained from Special Olympics International and an implementation agreement can be drawn up.
Workshops for this began in 2023, with members of the Special Olympics Athletes Commission and employees of Twist's Studio Intégratif also participating.