Turnfest 2007
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The impressive opening ceremony (foto-net) -
Lords of the rings (EQ Images) -
Getting a grip (EQ Images) -
Laurels for the most hardy (Keystone) Keystone -
The only male participant in the hoop display (Keystone) Keystone -
Rhythmic gymnastics with a ribbon (EQ Images) -
Young gymnasts with clubs in the group competition (EQ Images) -
Women exercising to the theme "Moving pictures" (EQ Images) -
The "high long jump" is a traditional discipline (Keystone) Keystone -
Seniors letting off steam (EQ Images) -
Fun for all ages and fashion senses (EQ Images) -
Korfball is played on grass by six players (foto-net)
Switzerland's biggest sporting event.
This content was published on December 10, 2007
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The Federal Sports Festival in Frauenfeld, northern Switzerland, is the biggest sporting event in the country and this year it is marking its 175th anniversary. Some 56,000 athletes and gymnasts from almost 2,000 clubs are competing against each other in 171 disciplines.
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