Will Metzler-Arnold Stahl follow?: Former federal councilor wants to become Swiss Olympic president

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At the end of the year, Jürg Stahl (56) is running out of time as president of Swiss Olympic. The former National Councilor (SVP) has been on the board of the sports association for sixteen years, the statutes do not allow more. A search is underway for a successor to the former Turner, who has been president since 2017.

As Swiss Olympic reports report, Ruth Metzler-Arnold (59) would like to take over the position. The qualified auditor, who was a Federal Councilor (CVP) from 1999 to 2003, is officially standing for election. Over the course of her professional and political career, Metzler-Arnold has “carried out a wide range of assignments and gained experience in a wide range of industries, areas, topics, organizations and companies,” the statement said.

“A beautiful job”

Sports have always played an important role in her life. In her youth, Metzler-Arnold was a 400 m hurdler and track and field coach. Nowadays she participates in marathons and half marathons and practices other sports such as skiing, climbing and diving. From 2005 to 2008 she also chaired the Swiss Sports Aid Foundation.

“More than two million people are active in sports in more than 18,000 clubs in Switzerland. “You do good things every day for yourself, but also for others,” Metzler-Arnold said in the statement. Your motivation to work in the office is great. «It is a wonderful task to support the associations and clubs in their work. Because they are the driving force behind Swiss sport.” Metzler-Arnold emphasizes that commitment to Switzerland and society is in her DNA. “The office as President of Swiss Olympic would allow me to use my experiences and relationships in politics, business, society and sport for the benefit of the general public and also to act as a bridge builder.” (beer)

Source : Blick