Marcel Hug Leads Swiss Team at Groundbreaking Paralympics
Friday, 30 August 2024, 19:30
Groundbreaking Inclusion of Disabled Athletes
The 2023 Summer Paralympics in Paris have marked a significant milestone, with Marcel Hug representing a new paradigm where athletes with disabilities serve as sports soldiers in the Swiss Army.
Transforming Military Culture
- Elena Kratter and Fabian Recher are highlighted as pioneers, completing military training as elite athletes.
- One-third of the Swiss delegation is composed of active duty sports soldiers.
- A notable acknowledgment from the Ministry of Defense supports this inclusion, indicating a cultural shift.
Impact on Sports and Society
This change not only empowers disabled athletes but may also signal political adjustments regarding military and societal perceptions of disability.
- Five out of eight Swiss medals were achieved by disabled sports soldiers at the games.
- The first gold medal for Switzerland was secured by Chiara Leone.
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