Between 1979 and 1987, Ogi represented the Canton of Bern in the National Council (Switzerland).[3] He was among the rare examples of politicians in the Swiss parliament not having received a traditional tertiary education.[4] Ogi is also known for his significant achievements in the Swiss Olympic Association serving as its president from 2001 to 2008. After leaving federal office he has been an advocate for peace building on a global scale.
After completion his primary education in Kandersteg, Ogi attended the École du Commerce in La Neuveville from 1958 to 1961 followed by an educational stay in the United Kingdom.[5]
Political career
During his time in office, he was in charge of the following departments:
Ogi is today an ambassador for Peace and Sport, a Monaco-based international organization, committed to serving peace in the world through sport.[10][11]
In 1972, Ogi married Katharina "Katrin" Marti, a daughter of Hans Marti and Greti Marti (née Messer), innkeepers in Fraubrunnen. They had two children; a son and a daughter;
Mathias Adolf Ogi (1974-2009), a jurist and attorney, who died aged only 35 from a rare form of throat cancer.[16][17]
Caroline Ogi (born 1975), a hotelier and restaurateur in Crans-Montana.[18]