Performer Beatrice Egli considers it a privilege to take part in the EM event without receiving remuneration.
The Women's Euros, the premier international football tournament for women, is set to kick off on July 2 and run until July 27. The opening match will see Iceland take on Finland, with the tournament's first few games being expertly commentated by Almuth Schult.
Meanwhile, in Switzerland, home of this year's tournament, preparations are reaching a fever pitch. Beatrice Egli, a highly acclaimed Swiss pop artist, has been chosen to perform the Swiss national anthem at the opening ceremony in Basel on Wednesday. Her selection holds significant symbolic value, connecting the tournament to Swiss national pride and culture. As a household name with multiple gold and platinum records and awards, Egli's involvement adds prominence and emotional resonance to the opening ceremony.
Egli, who is no stranger to performing at major events, has expressed confidence and excitement about her performance. She described it as a matter of honour and believes it will be magical. Interestingly, performing the Swiss national anthem is part of her standard repertoire as a Swiss singer.
The Swiss national team will face Norway in Basel's St. Jakob-Park during the tournament. The German team, on the other hand, will enter the Women's Euros on July 4, with their first match being against Poland. Their other group stage opponents are Denmark and Sweden.
The Women's Euros is widely seen as a powerful symbol of progress towards equal opportunities and respect for women in football and beyond. As a sign of women's equality, Egli believes the tournament represents a celebration of women's sports at the highest level, giving women's sports a parallel platform to men's. Her role in the opening ceremony underscores the event's role as a milestone for gender equality in sports by honouring female athletes and performers alike.
Egli, who will not be charging a fee for her performance, immediately agreed to take part in the Women's Euros. She got goosebumps when she stood on the pitch at St. Jakob-Park with 150 women for the first time, a testament to the emotional impact the tournament has on all involved.
The German team will be seen on ARD after the opening match in Thun, with the Women's Euros promising to be an exciting and meaningful event for all football fans. Almuth Schult's insightful commentary and Beatrice Egli's powerful performance of the Swiss national anthem are just a few of the reasons to tune in.
Beatrice Egli, the renowned Swiss pop artist, will perform the Swiss national anthem at the Women's Euros opening ceremony, symbolizing the tournament's connection to Swiss national pride and culture. This performance, combined with her involvement, adds prominence and emotional resonance to the event, which is widely seen as a milestone for gender equality in sports by honoring female athletes and performers alike.
