Former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri set a Guinness World Record for the highest altitude field goal, successfully converting a kick at 3,449.64 meters above sea level on the Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps. According to records and reports from FootballR, the event served as a promotional countdown for the upcoming NFL Munich Game … Read more
Yverdon secured its first victory of the new football season in commanding fashion over the weekend, while Swiss internationals continued to turn heads abroad with decisive goals across Europe, according to regional sports reports from Keystone-ATS. The weekend’s action in women’s football underscored how rapidly the competitive landscape is shifting both domestically in the Women’s … Read more
Four-Country Project Focuses on Core Disciplines and Olympic Values The cross-border initiative centers on four core sports: handball, volleyball, swimming, and climbing. Participants are drawn from Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Vorarlberg, several East Swiss cantons, and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Around 30 coaches and specialized personnel guide the young athletes through the three-day program, which receives backing … Read more
Plans to construct a joint national performance center for floorball and badminton in the municipalities of Kernenried and Lyssach face significant obstacles due to opposition centered around the protection of a local wooded area. Swiss Unihockey and Swiss Badminton have identified the site as their preferred location for a shared elite training hub, but environmental … Read more
Stan Wawrinka, the three-time Grand Slam champion, is entering the final stages of his storied career, sparking widespread reflection on his legacy and his enduring partnership with Roger Federer. As the Swiss veteran navigates his current tour schedule, the tennis world continues to look back at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where Wawrinka and Federer … Read more
Bay Harvey, a standout quarterback from the Swiss football scene, gained significant attention in the European American football community after securing an invitation to an NFL rookie minicamp. This development marks a notable milestone for European-born players aiming to bridge the talent gap between domestic leagues and the professional level in the United States, as … Read more
Finland Ends 20-Year Drought with Dramatic OT Win: Claims 2026 IIHF World Championship May 15, 2026 • 19:45 UTC Daniel Richardson 18 min read Finland’s Harri Säteri (21) scores the game-winner in OT as Switzerland’s goalmouth collapses under pressure. Photo: IIHF Media Zürich, Switzerland — Finland has ended a 20-year title drought with a dramatic … Read more
Zurich San Sebastián Marathon Hits Capacity: 7,000 Bibs Sold Out for November Race San Sebastián is bracing for a global surge of endurance athletes this autumn. Organizers have confirmed that the Zurich Maratón de San Sebastián has officially reached its capacity, with all 7,000 available bibs now claimed for the upcoming November event. The rapid … Read more
Rumors continue to swirl around Roger Federer’s potential involvement in a new private sports facility being constructed in Lachen, a municipality along the shores of Lake Zurich in Switzerland. Recent reports indicate that Fenster Nauer AG, a window manufacturing company, is building a new production facility in Lachen, with speculation suggesting the tennis legend may … Read more
Zurich is set to host the Swiss Sports Awards on Sunday evening, a celebration delayed by three months following a fire at the Crans-Montana venue. The gala will recognize the achievements of Swiss athletes throughout 2025, a year marked by records, debuts, and comebacks. Athletes from the Canton of Bern – world champions Ditaji Kambundji … Read more