More than 60 Swiss athletes participated in Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games were honored by the Federal Council. President of Swiss Olympic, Ruth Metzler-ArnoldShe was also present. In her speech, she congratulated the athletes who made the national colours shine in Italy, and recalled the role of these Games in the perspective of the bid for the 2038 edition.
« Having attended numerous competitions and having visited all decentralized sites The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in northern Italy allowed me to get a clearer picture of our Switzerland 2038 bid. The decentralized concept of Milan-Cortina 2026 worked well, but There are certain aspects that we can improve or implement differently. if the Games take place in Switzerland, in order to improve the overall experience of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for athletes and the public She says.
Ruth Metzler-Arnold also emphasized the importance of support from political authorities : « I am taking advantage of the presence of the President of the National Council, the President of the Confederation, and the Minister of Sport to emphasize that Preparations for the Switzerland 2038 bid are progressing wellThe decisive phase in Parliament will begin soon. On behalf of Swiss sport, I thank the Federal Council for its support of this project. I thank you, Mr. President of the National Council, Mr. President of the Confederation, and Mr. Minister of Sport, on behalf of the Swiss sporting community and sports enthusiasts, for granting us this support in the coming months. »
