He studied gymnastics with top athletes from the region

In the gym, when the gym teacher explains the exercise, everyone is the same again for a moment. A senior athlete and a high school student look at each other suspiciously, neither of them really understanding what to do next. On Thursday morning, about 30 athletes from the Micarna Sport team will compete in an all-around recreational competition with high school students in Kirchberg.

Challenges like wrestling Nöldi Forrer through a hoop around a Hula Hoop, or standing on a Swedish box with ten people must be mastered. Sprinter Salome Kora, gymnast Pablo Praeger and mentor brothers Hoppmann demonstrate their agility and acceleration in the Bändel-Fangis.

After gymnastics class, young people can sign their fan banners and autograph cards. Some of the athletes from the region looked back at their personal highlights in 2022. Reveal what they’re doing at Christmas.

Stephen Kong: Finally home

“Silver medals at the World Championships and European Championships in the individual time are great successes. Fifth place in the Tour des Suisse and seventh in the world rankings confirmed that I rode consistently at the top level in 2022. Celebrating Christmas with my parents in Willen. This is important to me, having more than 200 days a year.

Allen Hobley: Normal skate

“It was great to finally be back after four years of injuries. One of the highlights was of course the bronze at the Junior World Championships in Canada. But I also got to make my first World Cup races in Sestriere and Lviv. I’m looking forward to getting a few free skates days during the holidays, just as usual on the slopes.”

Peda Klee: Daily training during the holidays

“It was great that I qualified for the World Cup in Kuusamo in November with 27th place. The Tour de Ski starts in Val Müstair on New Year’s Eve. That’s why training is the order of the day during the holidays, Christmas or not. But you have to be A nice evening with good food on the 24th of December with my parents in Wywell possible».

Michaela Koch: Getzy Drink and Fondue Chinoise

“We won the bronze medal at the Women’s World Games, for the first time in history. The medals at the World Championships and the Swiss champion title with Musnang were other highlights. My dad and I have celebrated Christmas together for years. Always the same. I give Jitzy a drink, he makes candy. And there Fondue Chinois ».

Werner Schlegel: Ham Croissant and Salmon Roll

“2022 was my best year so far. The highlight was at the Federal, but I also stood in the last aisle at six flower festivals. Canton’s victories in Weil and northwestern Switzerland are notable. The receptions in Hemberg were particularly nice. As usual, we have croissants Pork and salmon Christmas rolls.

Nolde Fürer: It could be late

“It was nice to be actively involved in what was happening again. Of course, it was good that I was still able to get my 150th wreath. I was able to stop wrestling at home in Schweigalp. And healthy too. That was the highlight of my life.” It’s 2022. I’m celebrating Christmas with my family in Stein. It can be late at night.”