Switzerland

Rikard Franzén, a 58-year-old coach from AIK, will assist Switzerland's national ice hockey team at the upcoming home IIHF World Championship in Zürich. The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation announced on Monday that Franzén joins new head coach Jan Cadieux's staff. Franzén recently won the Swiss championship with Fribourg-Gottéron.

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Mark Scheifele, Mathew Barzal and Morgan Rielly have agreed to play for Canada at the IIHF world championship in Switzerland. TSN reporter Darren Dreger confirmed the Winnipeg Jets, New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs stars' commitments. Gavin McKenna and Macklin Celebrini are also set to join the team.

Swiss skier Camille Rast claimed silver in the women's slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, surging from fourth to second in the second run. The 26-year-old from Valais delivered under pressure despite a challenging week and a course that did not suit her style. This marks her first Olympic medal, providing a highlight for Switzerland's women's skiing team.

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Switzerland's women's curling team secured a 6-4 victory over Denmark in round-robin play, improving their record to 6-2 and clinching a semifinal berth. Denmark, finishing at 4-5, was eliminated from further contention. The win came in the evening session on Wednesday in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Switzerland defeated France 4-0 in the Group A opener of the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan. Timo Meier scored twice, while Leonardo Genoni recorded a shutout with 27 saves. France's Antoine Keller made 39 saves in the loss.

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In L’Hôpital, Moselle, the municipality partners with hairdressers to reimburse haircuts donated for wig-making for severe burn victims from the Crans-Montana fire. This initiative addresses the emotion from the Swiss tragedy on January 1, which killed 41 people and injured over 100. Donations of at least 25 centimeters are reimbursed up to 50 euros per person at town hall.