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Dangling experience American tourist's glider pilot temporarily loses licence

The Swiss aviation authorities have suspended the licence of a hang glider pilot following a harrowing incident with an American tourist last year.

Football fires Swiss sport minister condemns hooliganism

Viola Amherd wants the football community to get its act together.

Mountaineering Safety first as Swiss Alpine Club goes digital

For mountain sports enthusiasts they are the ultimate reference books: tour guides from the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). Now the SAC is stepping into ...

Getting in shape App to help Swiss army recruits get fit

Having fit soldiers is important for the Swiss army – it means fewer injuries and fewer people dropping out.

treacherous tobogganing How women are taking on the Cresta Run

(Julie Hunt/swissinfo.ch with extra footage from Riccardo Spalacci)

By Julie Hunt

Break with tradition Making way for women at the dangerous Cresta Run

This season, women are allowed to race the whole way down the iconic Cresta Run toboggan track in Switzerland for the first time in 90 years.

By Julie Hunt (text and video), Helen James (picture editor), Kai Reusser (graphics)

Football hooliganism FC Sion football fans convicted over Neuchâtel riots

Some 52 FC Sion football supporters have been sentenced for rioting at an FC Neuchâtel Xamax-FC Sion match last year.

Winter tradition Swiss school ski trips show signs of a comeback

There were fears the school snow sports camp tradition was dying out, but there seems to be signs of a recovery.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Mountain accident Crans-Montana avalanche claims a life

A 34-year-old man, who was pulled out of a Swiss ski resort avalanche, died from his injuries overnight. Three others sustained lesser injuries.

Testosterone levels Sports tribunal hears landmark gender case

An appeal hearing is underway at the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport in a case with wide-reaching consequences for gender politics.

The week ahead Prosecutors, Alpine traffic and ski trips

These are the stories from Switzerland we’ll be looking at during the week of February 17, 2019.

Kasper retracts International ski chief apologises for ‘dictator’ comments

The head of the International Ski Federation (FIS), Gian-Franco Kasper, has apologised for saying he prefers dictator-led countries to run large ...

World football Infantino faces no opposition in bid for FIFA presidency

Incumbent FIFA President Gianni Infantino will not face a challenger in June's election to head world soccer's governing body.

International ballet contest Supporting local dancers at Prix de Lausanne

The world-renowned international ballet competition, Prix de Lausanne, is underway in western Switzerland – with 74 young dancers from 19 countries.

By Carlo Pisani, Akiko Uehara

No contest FIFA poised to crown Gianni Infantino for a second term

An election to decide whether Gianni Infantino should continue to run the world’s most popular sport will probably prove more of a coronation.

By Murad Ahmed

Super Heidi How a Swiss children’s tale changed American football

No matter who wins the 2019 Super Bowl, one thing is certain: no one will be forced to watch “Heidi” instead.

By Tim Neville

Alfa Romeo Racing Sauber F1 team loses Swiss family name

The iconic Swiss Formula 1 racing team Sauber will from this season race under the name Alfa Romeo Racing.

soccer bankruptcy Former FC Xamax owner partly vindicated by appeals court

Judges have upheld the appeal by Chechen businessman Bulat Chagaev against a jail term handed down to him for fraud and other charges.

Dangerous job Keeping slopes safe is risky work

Snow patrollers do a dangerous job amid high avalanche risk.

Ski challenge Learn to ski in three lessons!

By Julie Hunt

Ski nation? Getting the Swiss back on skis

How can the Swiss be persuaded to hit the slopes again?

By Julie Hunt, Kai Reusser

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