Historic Swiss Cowfighting Championship Faces Uncertain Future

National Hérens cowfighting championship, a significant cultural tradition, risks cancellation in 2025 due to organizational challenges and volunteer shortages.

Key Takeaways

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The national Hérens cowfighting championship faces potential cancellation in 2025
No breeding syndicate has volunteered to organize the 2025 final
Breeding syndicates have fewer members than in previous years
Hérens cow ownership has shifted primarily to farmers, away from hobby enthusiasts

By The Numbers

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Number of syndicates volunteering for 2025 organization

They Said

"In the future, we may have to change the way we do things…but today, we're not going to make a final"
— Fabien Sauthier, president of the Hérens breeding federation

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Crisis Looms Over Traditional Championship

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Cultural Heritage at Stake

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Organizational Challenges

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Future Perspectives

Sources & References

Swiss cowfighting championship at risk of being cancelled

SWI swissinfo.ch

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culture tradition sports heritage

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