Jörg Abderhalden, a renowned Swiss wrestler and three-time wrestling king, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as a pundit for SRF, a Swiss radio and television network, after the 2025 Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival in Mollis. This decision comes after twelve years of working with SRF, where he provided expert commentary and analysis for wrestling festivals.
Abderhalden, 45, had a successful wrestling career, retiring in 2010 with 51 wreath victories and three Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival titles under his belt. He joined SRF in 2013 and has since become a familiar face in Swiss sports broadcasting. His last assignment with SRF was at the ESAF 2025 in Mollis, where he co-commentated on Armon Orlik’s victory alongside Stefan Hofmänner.
According to Abderhalden, his decision to leave SRF was made at his own request, as he feels the time has come to take on new challenges. He expressed his gratitude to SRF for the opportunity to remain involved in the sport of wrestling after his active career ended. Abderhalden will continue to appear on SRF as a referee for the show “Samschtig-Jass”.
Daniel Bolliger, Head of Live at SRF Sport, praised Abderhalden’s contributions to the network, saying that he was always fair and correct in his commentary, even when criticizing. Bolliger thanked Abderhalden for his commitment and wished him well in his future endeavors. The future composition of SRF’s wrestling expert team will be determined in the coming months.
Abderhalden’s departure marks the end of an era for SRF’s wrestling coverage, but he will always be remembered for his expertise and passion for the sport. His legacy will continue to be felt in the world of Swiss wrestling, and his future endeavors will be eagerly anticipated by fans and colleagues alike. With his distinctive commentary style and in-depth knowledge of the sport, Abderhalden will be missed by SRF audiences, but his decision to move on will undoubtedly lead to new and exciting opportunities for this talented individual.