Swiss sport was set to celebrate the athletes who made their mark over the past year on Sunday evening during the Sports Awards 2025The ceremony was, however, cancelled following the tragic Crans-Montana fire, which left 40 dead and around 100 injured on New Year's Eve. The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) announced the postponement of the gala " by Respect for the victims and for their loved ones She stated in a press release: The Sunday evening programming slot is reserved for a possible special broadcast. The 2025 Sports Awards and the athletes' awards ceremony will be held at a later date in the spring. »
Le Swiss Olympic Committee expressed his support to all those affected "while lamenting to see" an unimaginable tragedy » occur in « a place of sport and joie de vivre The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) stated that it devastated The tragedy has far exceeded the country's borders. The president of CONI, Luciano Buonfiglio, has called on Italian sports federations to observe a minute of silence at all sporting events this weekendAmong the victims of the fire were, in particular Emanuele Galeppini (16 years old), young Italian golfer very promising.
Kirsty Coventry also responded via a statement. The IOC is deeply shocked, as is the Swiss population, by the tragic fire in Crans-Montana which claimed so many victims, including many young people, all of whom had come to celebrate the New Year and whose families are now plunged into pain and mourning. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.the IOC president said on Friday. As a sign of respect, the Olympic flag will be flown at half-mast at the Olympic Museum and House. »
