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FIS chief makes case for Swiss Winter Olympics bid - 30th January 2012

International Ski Federation (FIS) president Gian Franco Kasper has called for the Winter Olympics to return to its roots as he prepares to throw his support behind St. Moritz and Davos’ joint bid for the 2022 Games.

FC Sion ready to continue fight against governing bodies - 3rd January 2012

FC Sion has pledged to maintain its legal battle against what it has called the “blackmail” imposed by FIFA after the Swiss Football Association (ASF-SVF) levied a huge 36-point deduction against the club.

CAS rules in favour of UEFA in Sion dispute - 16th December 2011

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday upheld UEFA’s right to exclude FC Sion from the Europa League, with the verdict marking a decisive moment in a lengthy legal battle that has rumbled on since September.

Swiss FA extends Puma relationship - 10th November 2011

The Swiss Football Association (SFV) has signed a long-term extension to its partnership with Puma.

SRG secures Swiss IIHF World Championships rights - 3rd November 2011

SRG SSR has acquired the Swiss broadcast rights to the next six editions of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships.

Sport1 pens new Matchroom Sport broadcast deal - 6th September 2011

Sport1 has penned a new broadcast deal with Matchroom Sport for multi-platform coverage in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

InfrontRingier links up with Swiss Cycling - 29th July 2011

The new InfrontRingier joint venture has signed up as a commercial partner of Swiss Cycling, the national umbrella organisation for the sport in Switzerland.

ESPN renews CanalSat distribution deal for channels in France - 28th July 2011

ESPN has renewed a new multi-year agreement with pay-TV service CanalSat to carry ESPN America and ESPN Classic in France, Monaco and French-speaking Switzerland.

House of Switzerland reveals London 2012 plans - 8th July 2011

Presence Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, has unveiled details of its plans for the House of Switzerland, one of the few Houses to be fully open to the public during the London 2012 Olympics.

FEI opens new Lausanne headquarters - 9th May 2011

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has officially opened its new headquarters in the Swiss city of Lausanne.