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Switzerland

Swiss wrestling (or "Schwingen") is a national sport in Switzerland. Hornussen is a traditional sport, it resembles baseball and golf. Steinstossen is a Swiss competition in throwing a heavy stone. It is a centuries-old tradition. The competitions are recorded to have taken place in Basel in the 13th century. Football is widespread and floorball is a new sport which is gradually becoming more and more popular. The Swiss tennis players Roger Federer and Martina Hingis are world-famous. Ice skating and hockey are also very popular. And of course, skiing and other winter sports enjoy great popularity. freestyle.ch (one of the most significant freestyle events in Europe) is held in Switzerland. The snowboard, skateboard, freeski and FMX competitions attract many sportsmen and fans.