Sport

Queer Sports Clubs Are Booming

by Tobias FreiPublished May 16, 20264 min read

Queer sports clubs across Switzerland are seeing growing membership. What began as small leisure groups has, in many places, matured into lasting structures.

Offerings range from team sports to swimming and climbing. The focus is less on competition than on shared experience in a safe environment.

Clubs report that many members are joining a sports club for the very first time. Earlier negative experiences in school sports often played a role.

For autumn, cross-regional tournaments are planned for the first time, giving the groups a chance to connect.

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