DDPS supports the 2017 Alpine ski world championships
Bern, 2.2.2017 - The Alpine ski world championships will be held in St. Moritz from 6 to 19 February 2017. On this occasion, Switzerland will be the focus of international sport. The Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport helps those in charge to organise an unforgettable sports event. Together the armed forces and the civil defence organisation dedicate a total of about 13,000 service days for this event. The Federal Office of Sport is supporting the organisers with a contribution of 7.25 million francs. In addition, they benefit from other subsidies and services on behalf of Swiss Ski.