Chiara Zgraggen is a journalist and history student at the University of Lucerne and works as a research assistant at Swiss Sports History and the Institute Cultures of the Alps.
Chiara Zgraggen02.07.2024The Swiss Armed Forces have been deliberately cultivating the sporting skills of talented recruits for 20 years. Despite encountering initial opposition, the programme has achieved impressive results, including Olympic medals and World Cup winners.
Chiara Zgraggen01.09.2023Schwingen, the traditional, homegrown style of wrestling, is as much a part of Switzerland as chocolate and watches. At least, as long as it’s men who are donning the breeches. But when it comes to women’s involvement in the sport, it’s a whole different story ‒ one that has caused quite a few scandals.