Tragic Avalanche Claims Life of Swiss Snowboarder Sophie Hediger

Sophie Hediger, a 26-year-old member of Switzerland's national snowboard cross team, died in an avalanche at Arosa in eastern Switzerland. Hediger, a two-time World Cup podium achiever, also participated in the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Swiss-Ski federation is honoring the family's request for privacy regarding further details.

Sophie Hediger, a promising member of Switzerland's national snowboard team, has tragically lost her life due to an avalanche at Arosa, an eastern mountain resort. The incident occurred on Monday as confirmed by the Swiss-Ski federation on Tuesday.

Hediger, 26, had recently achieved two World Cup podiums in the 2023-24 season and represented her country at the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. Walter Reusser, Sport CEO at Swiss-Ski, expressed profound grief on behalf of the federation, offering condolences to her family.

The federation respects Hediger's family's wishes to keep further details surrounding her untimely death private.

(With inputs from agencies.)