Hornussen
Stopping the hornuss in flight | |
| Presence | |
|---|---|
| Country or region | Switzerland |
| Olympic | No |
| Paralympic | No |
Hornussen is an indigenous Swiss sport played by two teams of 16 to 20 players which alternate in striking a puck known as a "Hornuss" (hornet) or "Nouss" and attempting to deflect it. When hit, the Hornuss can fly at up to 300 km/h (186.4 mph) and create a buzzing sound. Outside of Switzerland, there are few teams.