Saxony-Anhalt honors volunteers and athletes: a high in the contribution to sport!

Saxony-Anhalt honors volunteers and athletes: a high in the contribution to sport!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - in Saxony-Anhalt there was a special honor on Thursday evening, with sports minister Dr. Tamara Zieschang 14 committed volunteers. These people make a valuable contribution in the country's sports community, often without being in the spotlight. Among the honored were eight active athletes and a team that drew attention to themselves through outstanding achievements.

"Sport is deeply rooted in our state and enjoys a high priority," said the minister at the event in Magdeburg. She emphasized that the commitment in volunteering is essential for the development of sport. Whether in sitting volleyball, dance or water sports, the pioneers of this social interaction contribute significantly to cohesion in society. The last year for the sports landscape of Saxony-Anhalt was full of impressive success again, and she thanked all volunteers whose commitment the athletes motivated.

honors and categories

The honorary event, which was initiated by the Ministry of Interior and Sport, celebrated its eleventh anniversary this year. The suggestions for the award came through the regional sports and reflect the wide range of sports in Saxony-Anhalt. The excellent in volunteering spans various disciplines, and their work ranges from the promotion of youth to the support of people with disabilities.

• Detlef Bock from KSB Altmark West e. V., a committed equestrian;
• Ines Wolff, which is committed to the Friedersdorf water sports club;
• Siegfried Kindler, who supports the Osterweddingen Cycling Association;
• and many others who enrich sports with their tireless efforts.

The event also honored extraordinary achievements by athletes in different categories. The athlete was awarded the longest active career, Isolde König, who has been active in SV Halle for 67 years and has significant success in swimming. On the other hand, Detlef Kersten from the Judo-Jiu-Jitsu Association was honored for his decades of dedication in the martial arts, in which he was instrumental in the development of the Jiu-Jitsu in Saxony-Anhalt.

Special recognition also received Daniela Cierpka from HSV Medicine Magdeburg, who won a bronze medal at the European Championships with the German national team in sitting volleyball. Her role as a contact for new athletes shows her commitment beyond the competition. Tilo Behrendt, a bowler who won numerous titles at national and international level, was also honored for his merits.

awards and their meaning

The categories of the awards ranged from "Active with Handicap" to "Young talent" and "team with a special courage". The latter award went to the athletes of the SG Chemie Wolfen Department, which show impressive achievements in the parake leaves and demonstrated their success at World and European Championships.

The honor not only illustrates the success of the athletes, but also the deep social roots that sport in Saxony-Anhalt has, and it shows how important the volunteering is for sports culture. The minister emphasized that such events help to strengthen the value of the value of volunteering in society and to offer an incentive for further engagements.

By being recognized by the achievements of these athletes and volunteers, this event helps to further promote social interest and support for sport in Saxony-Anhalt. The use of the many helpers and athletes who often work in the background is made visible. The belief in the positive power of sport remains strong in Saxony-Anhalt.