Switzerland News and Articles
Legendary Australia cricketer Lisa Sthalekar is new FICA president
Nyon (Switzerland), June 21 (IANS) Legendary Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has been confirmed as president of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) at its executive committee meeting here.
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Cricket
Bayern striker Lewandowski awarded Best FIFA Men's Player of Year 2021
Zurich, Jan 18 (IANS) Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been crowned 'The Best FIFA Men's Player of Year 2021', winning the award for the second year in succession.
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Football
IBA, FISU to develop University Boxing
Lausanne, Jan 18 (IANS) International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev and International University Sports Federation (FISU) acting president Leonz Eder have signed a collaboration convention, promising to further develop boxing on campuses and at competitions for university athletes.
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Other Sports
Hockey: World Cup qualification starts with Asia Cup, Pan Am Cups
Lausanne (Switzerland), Jan 18 (IANS) The qualifying programme for the next men's and women's hockey World Cup championships will start this week with the Pan American Cups in Santiago, Chile, and the women's Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman.
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Hockey
FIH changes penalty corner rule, allows protective equipment outside the circle
Lausanne (Switzerland), Jan 17 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has changed the penalty corner rule, allowing the defenders to keep their protective equipment on after the ball goes outside the circle, the regulatory body of international hockey said in a release on Monday.
Sindhu among sports stars that call on world leaders to ensure equitable access to Covid vaccines
Lausanne, Jan 11 (IANS) Olympians and Paralympians from across the world, including India's two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu, have called on the world leaders to ensure equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines.
Hockey: Women's Junior World Cup to be played in South Africa in April
Lausanne (Switzerland), Jan 10 (IANS) The FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup, which was initially scheduled to be played in December 2021 but was put on hold due to the Covid-19 Omicron variant outbreak, will be held at the same venue the North-West University of Potchefstroom in South Africa, from April 2-13, 2022.
IBA renews anti-doping partnership with International Testing Agency
Lausanne (Switzerland), Jan 4 (IANS) The International Boxing Association (IBA) has signalled its continued commitment to sporting integrity in 2022 and beyond, by renewing its partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA) for three years.
India men placed third in year-end hockey rankings; women in ninth spot
Lausanne, Dec 23 (IANS) A historic bronze medal for the men's team and fourth place for the women's team at the Tokyo Olympics has ensured India ended 2021 with their best-ever positions in four decades in the year-end FIH rankings.
Athletics: Diamond League releases disciplines for 2022 season
Zurich, Dec 21 (IANS) The 2022 Diamond League will pit the worlds best athletes against each other across 14 meetings and 32 disciplines, the organisers announced on Tuesday.
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Athletics
AIBA becomes IBA as Extraordinary Congress embraces widespread reforms
Lausanne (Switzerland), Dec 13 (IANS) The International Boxing Association (AIBA) Extraordinary Congress on Monday ushered in a new era for the sport as the federation changed its acronym from AIBA to IBA while adopting a comprehensive set of governance reforms developed by independent experts.
Champions League: Man United face PSG in biggest Round of 16 clash
Nyon (Switzerland), Dec 13 (IANS) One of the fiercest football rivalries of recent times -- Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi -- will be played out in its full glory once again when Manchester United take on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a Champions League Round of 16 encounters over two legs in February-Match. The two stars have clashed numerous times while playing in the Spanish League.
Champions League: PSG face Real; Man United take on Atletico in redraw for Round of 16 (ld)
Nyon (Switzerland), Dec 13 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo will not face-off against archrival Lionel Messi, at least not in the Round of 16 stage of the 2021-22 Champions League after a hurriedly conducted redraw pitted their teams against different opponents.
Champions League: Stage set for Round of 16 draw on Monday
Nyon (Switzerland), Dec 12 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United could run into Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) when the draw for the Champions League Round of 16 is made on Monday.
Olympic Summit worried over Fifa chalendar change issue
Lausanne, Dec 11 (IANS) The 10th Olympic Summit convened by the International Olympic Committee *IOC) on Saturday voiced serious concerns over proposals from FIFA for a biennial World Cup and the impact on the world-wide sport event calendar. It was noted that, until Saturday, there has been neither any information nor consultation with other International Federations, Continental Associations of NOCs or the IOC.
Olympic Summit supports IOC stand against politicisation of Olympic Games, sport
Lausanne, Dec 11 (IANS) The 10th Olympic Summit on Saturday firmly stood behind the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over its stand against any politicisation of the Olympic Games and sport, and "strongly emphasised the need for the political neutrality of the IOC, the Olympic Games and the entire Olympic Movement".
AIBA grateful for roadmap to boxing's Olympic future
Lausanne, Dec 9 (IANS) The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is grateful for the decision made on Thursday by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) whereby boxing will remain on the Olympic Programme for Paris 2024 and a pathway has been established for inclusion on the Olympic Programme of Los Angeles 2028.
IOC calls one-day summit to discuss issues related to Olympic movement
Lausanne, Dec 9 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has convened a one-day online Olympic Summit on Saturday (Dec 11) involving its senior members, representatives of key international federations, representatives of important national Olympic committees, recognised and Continental Associations of National Olympic Committees to discuss various issues related to the Olympic movement.
AIBA approves Comprehensive Governance Reforms ahead of Extraordinary Congress
Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov 27 (IANS) Ahead of the AIBA Extraordinary Congress on December 12, the Board of Directors met and unanimously approved Recommendations and Constitutional amendments established in a report of an independent Governance Reform Group (GRG), led by Professor Ulrich Haas.
Italy, Portugal on a collision course in football World Cup playoffs
Zurich, Nov 26 (IANS) Either Italy or Portugal will miss out on a place in the Fifa World Cup 2022 in Qatar as the two European football giants were set on a collision path in the playoffs, the draw for which was made on Friday. Italy and Portugal are drawn to meet in the final of the playoffs, with only the winner booking their ticket to the World Cup.
AIBA chief Kremlev meets President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss boxing in Palestine
Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov 24 (IANS) International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Umar Kremlev on Wednesday met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss boxing development and AIBA's support of the country's athletes.
IOC extends deal to strengthen programme to help athletes' post-retirement career plans
Lausanne (Switzerland), Nov 12 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has extended its collaboration with one of the world's leading talent scouting company to help strengthen its support for athletes when they transition into life after sport.
IOC, UNODC extend collaboration to fight corruption and crime in sport
Lausanne, Nov 9 (IANS) With a particular focus on preventing youth crime, violence, and drug use through sport, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) extended their memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the cooperation between the two organisations in fighting corruption and crime in sport.
IOC supports concerns over FIFA's plans for biennial World Cup
Lausanne (Switzerland), Oct 17 (IANS) The international football federation, FIFA's plans to hold its flagship Men's World Cup every two years has raised heckles in the clubs' circuit. The plan to switch the Men's World Cup from a quadrennial schedule to a biennial is now causing concerns among other international federations too.
India, Spain to join Women's Pro League only for Season 3
Lausanne (Switzerland), Oct 8 (IANS) The national women's teams of India and Spain have been invited to be part of Season 3 of the FIH Pro League that is starting on October 12 with a match between title-holders, world champions, and Olympic gold medallists, The Netherlands and Belgium.
ATP announces review of safeguarding policies
Lausanne, Aug 22 (IANS) The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has announced a comprehensive review of safeguarding policies, in line with a commitment to ensure all adults and minors involved in professional tennis are safe and protected from abuse.
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Tennis
Federer pulls out of US Open, to undergo knee surgery
Zurich, Aug 16 (IANS) Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has announced on Instagram that he will miss the US Open, beginning August 30, and "many months" after undergoing knee surgery.
Maximum flood warnings issued in Switzerland
Bern, July 17 (IANS) Maximum flood warnings have been issued in parts of central Switzerland due to torrential rainfall, local media reported.
Category: International, Switzerland,Environment/Wildlife,Politics
IOC updates Olympic Oath, increases number of oath-takers
Lausanne, July 14 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has updated the Olympic Oath at Tokyo 2020 and also increased the number of oath-takers from three to six -- two athletes, two coaches and two judges.
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports
India invited for new annual women's hockey tournament in Dec 2022
Lausanne, July 8 (IANS) The international hockey federation will start promotion and relegation for the FIH Women's Pro League for the next season and has invited India to compete in the upcoming eight-team competition called the Women's Nations Cup.
Olympics' Covid discount: Expanded squads for hockey, 4 other sports (Ld)
Lausanne, July 4 (IANS) Recognising the unique situation for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games in view the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given relief to a few team sports, allowing 'stand-by' or 'alternate' players to be part of certain squads.
Olympics' Covid rebate: Hockey, football, rugby get expanded squads
Lausanne, July 4 (IANS) Recognising the unique situation for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games in view the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given some relief to team sports, allowing 'stand-by' or 'alternate' players to be part of certain squads.
International swimming body to review 'soul cap' usage
Lausanne, July 3 (IANS) The international swimming federation (FINA) will launch a review into the use of 'soul caps' and other similar products to ensure they don't give unfair advantage to the users.
Switzerland to ease Covid measures
Bern, June 24 (IANS) The Swiss government has announced that several Covid-19 measures will be relaxed and "simplified significantly" starting from Saturday, and rules for foreign travellers entering the Alpine country will be eased.
Category: International, Switzerland,Politics
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang's ban cut to 4 years and 3 months
Lausanne, June 23 (IANS) Chinese swimmer Sun Yang's eight-year ban has been cut to four years and three months, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced.
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Immigration/Law/Rights,Other Sports
Bats in Switzerland harbour viruses with ability to jump to humans
Bern, June 17 (IANS) Bats in Switzerland are harbouring viruses from 39 different viral families and some have the potential to jump to other animals, including humans and cause disease, researchers have found.
Category: International, Switzerland,National,Health/Medicine
Switzerland plans to ease curbs for vaccinated foreign tourists
Bern, June 12 (IANS) Switzerland plans to ease entry restrictions for vaccinated foreign tourists unless they come from a country where a "worrying variant" of the novel coronavirus is circulating, the Federal Council, the country's highest executive body, said.
'Together' may be added to Olympic motto Faster, Higher, Stronger
Lausanne, June 9 (IANS) 'Together' may be added to the Olympic motto Faster, Higher, Stronger should it be approved by an International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Tokyo, according to the IOC.
IOC announces names of refugee athletes for Tokyo Olympics
Lausanne, June 8 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday approved the list of 29 refugee athletes who will compete at the Tokyo Olympics under the Olympic flag.
Switzerland to issue Covid certificates
Bern, June 5 (IANS) The Swiss Federal Council announced that certificates for Covid-19, both in electronic and paper form, will be issued from June 7 onwards and the complete system surrounding certificates should be ready by the end of this month.
Oman beats India to become host of first Hockey5s World Cup 2024
Lausanne, June 3 (IANS) Oman has beaten India, Pakistan and Singapore to win the bid to host the first edition of the FIH Hockey5s World Cups for men and women, to be played in January 2024. Matches will take place in Omani capital Muscat, the FIH announced on Thursday.
Hockey rankings: Indian men placed 4th, women 9th
Lausanne (Switzerland), June 2 (IANS) Indian men and women's hockey teams maintained their fourth and ninth position, respectively, in the latest International Hockey Federation (FIH) world rankings released on Wednesday.
Not more than 10 Russian athletes can compete at Olympics
Lausanne, May 22 (IANS) The World Athletics Doping Review Board on Saturday cleared 23 Russian athletes to compete in international competitions this year as neutral athletes.
65 days to go for Olympics, we are delivery-focused now: Bach
Lausanne, May 21 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach indicated on Friday that the Tokyo Olympics has entered the 'operational delivery mode' when he said that athletes from around the world are "looking forward to a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games".
IOC ready to dispatch medical staff to Tokyo for Olympics: Bach
Lausanne, May 19 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday that the organisation is ready to send medical staff to Tokyo for this year's Olympic Games to support coronavirus countermeasures.
Are Olympics happening in 2021? Federer wants an answer
Lausanne, May 15 (IANS) Tennis legend Roger Federer said on Saturday that athletes around the world were waiting for the Tokyo Olympic Games organisers to decide whether the sporting extravaganza "will go ahead or not" due to the evolving global Covid-19 situation.
FIH postpones Belgium-Argentina Pro League ties due to Covid
Lausanne, May 15 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Pro League matches between Belgium and Argentina scheduled for May 22 and 23 in Antwerp have been postponed due to Covid-19.
2022 World Cup: FIFA holds meeting on workers' welfare
Lausanne, May 11 (IANS) FIFA held a virtual meeting with several member associations and confederations on Tuesday to discuss workers' welfare reforms and broader human rights in Qatar in connection with the countrys hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
UEFA agrees to reintegrate nine 'Super League' clubs
Lausanne, May 8 (IANS) The European football governing body (UEFA) has begun the process of reintegration of nine of the 12 clubs which were involved in the now defunct 'Super League' project.
India's Pro League hockey games vs Spain, Germany postponed
Lausanne, May 4 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team's preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games suffered a major blow on Tuesday as its upcoming FIH Pro League away matches against Spain and Germany were postponed due to "international travel restrictions affecting India because of the Covid-19 pandemic".