Clemens: Football star without legs enthusiastic in Hohenems!

Clemens: Football star without legs enthusiastic in Hohenems!

In Hohenems, a young boy -celebrated boy causes a stir: Clemens, who saw the light of day without legs, inspires his teammates of VfB Hohenems with his extraordinary talent. At the age of 13, he discovered his passion for football during physical education and is optimistic about his physical challenges. "I like doing things that sound impossible. I just like the sport, it's a lot of fun," emphasizes Clemens. Despite his physical restrictions, he feels an advantage through his maneuverability and speed on the pitch and impresses his friends and trainers with his tireless efforts.

While his remarkable history becomes known in the region, VfB Hohenems, to which it belongs, plays in the third -class regional league West. The association, founded in 1923, plays its home games in the men's Riedstadion and is currently taking second place in the league. Historically, VfB Hohenems has already achieved significant successes, including winning the Vorarlberg state championship in 1967 and several participations in the ÖFB Cup. These successes outline the association as an important part of the Austrian football landscape. Team colleagues, such as Jürgen Egle from the Vorarlberg wheelchair club, ie about Clemens as "special people" who inspire others with his energy and his positive thinking.

impressive achievements and solidarity

Clemens is not only active on the soccer field, but also shows its versatility as a skateboard driver and member of the musical group Kisi Vorarlberg. Its development and adaptability not only impress his teammates, but also many supporters in the region. According to Christa Grabher, movement coach at the Vorarlberg Disabled Sports Association, he is a role model for many people with disabilities and encourages them to do sport despite obstacles. Clemens has learned to deal with challenges and is a lively example of the fact that passion and determination know no limits. In the community, he is perceived as inspiration that shows that sport can bring people together, regardless of physical restrictions.

The dedication with which Clemens pursues his sporting dreams ensures that VfB Hohenems, which has made a name for itself in the region, is becoming increasingly in the spotlight. The association, which won the Vorarlberg state championship in 1967, remains an important player in the region, while young talents like Clemens shape the future of the association.