VP Bank brings Laureus Sport for Good to Liechtenstein with a support programme

During a face-to-face meeting between Urs Monstein, CEO of VP Bank Group, Adrian Schneider, Head of the Liechtenstein Region at VP Bank, and Fabian Cancellara, President of the Laureus Foundation Switzerland, it was announced that the Laureus support programme “CHAMPIONS – Learning and Sport” will be implemented in Liechtenstein for the first time from autumn 2026. The meeting took place as part of the “Chasing Cancellara” cycle race.

Opening up new horizons through sport

For over 25 years, the Laureus Foundation has been working worldwide to give young people access to sporting activities and to support their personal development. The Swiss support programme “CHAMPIONS” is an educational and physical activity initiative that uses sport to boost motivation to learn. During the winter months, it offers free, open-access drop-in sessions focusing on learning, healthy eating and physical activity, aimed particularly at schoolchildren who receive limited learning support at home.

Urs Monstein, CEO of VP Bank Group: “One thing is particularly important to me: thanks to our partnership, Laureus will no longer stop at the Swiss border in future. We are bringing the Laureus ‘CHAMPIONS’ programme to Liechtenstein. This is a major priority for us and an investment in the next generation.” Adrian Schneider, Head of the Liechtenstein Region at VP Bank, adds: “I am delighted that the partnership with Laureus makes it possible to combine education and physical activity for children and young people, thereby creating a lasting impact in Liechtenstein.”

Fabian Cancellara, President of the Laureus Foundation Switzerland: “Sport has the power to inspire young people and boost their self-confidence. We are proud to have VP Bank as a new partner at our side. Through the ‘CHAMPIONS’ programme, we combine physical activity and learning, thereby creating new opportunities for children and young people. I am delighted that, thanks to VP Bank’s support, we can now bring this programme to Liechtenstein as well.”