A deceptively brutal sport that is a century-old Swiss tradition.
Switzerland is known for having more than one strange indigenous sport and Hornussen is no exception. Its origins lie somewhere in the 17th century, with written reference to it being made as far back as 1625. It spread out over the centuries and became a little more popular, an official association finally being founded in 1902. By the late 80s, more than 200 Hornussen organizations had been formed with nearly 7000 members. Today, it has begun to spread to other countries and attracts as much media coverage (at least in Switzerland) as more traditional sports.
