Three judokas from the St. Gallen Rhine Valley (Rheintal) are preparing to compete on the international stage at the upcoming European Judo Cup in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The athletes, representing their regional club, are aiming to secure podium finishes during the tournament scheduled for September 2024. The Road to the Sarajevo European Judo Cup … Read more
Residents of Thal and St. Margrethen Report Spike in Break-Ins, Prompting Community Alerts Local authorities in St. Margrethen and Thal, Switzerland, reported a series of break-ins over the weekend, prompting community alerts and increased patrols, according to statements from the St. Gallen Cantonal Police. The incidents, which occurred between June 20 and June 21, 2026, … Read more
Badminton in the Rheintal: How Switzerland’s Quiet Sport Spot Became a Global Destination By Daniel Richardson | June 20, 2024 | Updated: June 20, 2026 Switzerland’s Rheintal region is hosting free badminton clinics this weekend, marking a deliberate push to turn the area into Europe’s next badminton training hub—attracting athletes from Germany, Austria, and beyond. … Read more
Altstätten, Switzerland – On April 24, 2026, the eighth edition of the Rhema Sportdialog brought together elite athletes and sports personalities on stage in Altstätten under the theme “Sport between Reveal and Pain Threshold.” Hosted by moderator Annette Fetscherin, the event featured candid conversations about careers, challenges, and defining moments in elite sports. The evening … Read more