Schwingen is a Swiss variant of wrestling. It is considered a Swiss national sport, even more prominent than Hornussen and Steinstossen.
The roots of Schwingen in Switzerland cannot be determined. An early picture from the 13th century (in the cathedral of Lausanne) already shows the typical way of gripping the opponent. In central switzerland and in the Swiss plateau, mainly on the northern rim of the alps, the Hosenlupf (literally: trouser lifting), as schwingen is also called, belongs to the common public festivities. The prize at the many alp festivals was a piece of trouser cloth, a sheep or other natural prizes. However, the fame of the winner counted more than the actual prize.
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