Switzerland shows Colombian kids the potential of sport
Bern, 4.12.2013 - From 6 to 15 December, 26 Colombian girls and boys have been invited by Switzerland to get an introduction to well-loved sports in Switzerland, such as football, ice hockey and basketball. The aim of the visit is to show young people from conflict-ridden regions alternative prospects to a life of crime and violence. The visit is organised by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in cooperation with Colombia's foreign ministry, the Federal Office of Sport (FOSPO) and sport clubs FC Basel 1893, SC Bern, Lions de Genève, Basket Club Latino Carouge and Floorball Köniz. Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter will meet the young people on 12 December.