Sport Forum Switzerland: Golden times for sport
The Swiss Sports Forum kicks off on Thursday with great optimism: According to the organizers, the nation is poised for a golden age of sports in Switzerland. However, challenges remain.
With a wealth of top-class international sporting events set to take place in Switzerland over the next few years, the nation is facing golden years for sport in Switzerland. On November 16th and 17th, the Sport Forum Switzerland will take this as its starting point and shed light on this era. The two-day congress will take place at the KKL in Lucerne, bringing together 100 speakers and comprising 14 forums.
Switzerland at the center of global sport
From the 2024 UCI Cycling and Para-Cycling Road World Championships to the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 and a host of winter sports world championships such as biathlon, ice hockey and the Alpine World Ski Championships, it is clear that Switzerland will be at the center of global sport in the coming decade. Moreover, with the Winter Olympics, hosting what is arguably the world's most prestigious sporting event remains under discussion. National Councillor Aline Trede, Ruth Wipfli Steinegger, from Swiss Olympic, Sandra Felix, from BASPO and Urs Lehmann, the President of Swiss-Ski, will discuss the strategies and new paths.
Classics and fresh ideas
Despite these major events, it should not be forgotten that everyday Swiss sport is constantly faced with new challenges, according to organizer ESB. Questions of financing, digitalization and sustainability are the focus of many discussions. Hidden champions such as trail running or the sport climbing world championships are also given a big stage. Compared to neighboring countries Germany and Austria, Switzerland continues to invest very generously in sport. Success stories such as the Tudor Pro Cycling Team, the support of Migros in women's swing sports or the innovations of FC St.Gallen clearly demonstrate this. Their best cases show how Swiss sport overcomes a wide range of challenges.
