Sports Medal of Honor 2023: Steyr athletes and volunteers honored

Sports Medal of Honor 2023: Steyr athletes and volunteers honored

The 40th award ceremony of the Sports Medal of Honor took place in beautiful Steyr, where numerous outstanding athletes and officials were recognized for their achievements. Sports City Councilor Christian Baumgarten and Mayor Markus Vogl welcomed those present in the magnificent ballroom of the town hall. This event highlighted the impressive achievements of the local sporting community.

Those honored include 13 volunteer officials and 12 athletes. The gold sports medal, which was awarded to committed personalities, was particularly highlighted. The winners in this category include Christian Zemsauer from the ASKÖ Steyr district and Franz Stinglmeier from the ASKÖ model sports group Steyr. Helga Stockinger from the Steyr Mannlicher Rifle Guild and the six-time state canoe champion Eric Kastner also received this award. Their contributions and tireless efforts are remarkable and deserve public recognition.

Special honors for athletes

The Sports Medal of Honor for athletes was also awarded. Tobias Gruber was awarded the Silver Medal of Honor after winning the gold medal in the Super-G at the 2023 Schibob World Championships. Several athletes were also honored with bronze, including Viktoria Zoister and Johanna Hiesmair. These achievements demonstrate the broad spectrum of talent and commitment in the region.

With this award, the city of Steyr would like to honor not only the sporting achievements, but also the community spirit of the sports clubs. The city thanked all those honored for their outstanding achievements with a goods voucher, which also brought joy to those present. Nina Walter, who spoke on behalf of the athletes, expressed her appreciation for the city's support.

This event clearly shows how important sport and community are for the city of Steyr. The awards are given not only to celebrate sporting successes, but also to make the people behind the successes visible. This appreciation can be a motivating force for the next generation of athletes who want to follow in their role models' footsteps. The numerous guests were enthusiastic about the achievements of their athletes and volunteer officials and appreciated the opportunity to celebrate these special moments together.

The awarding of the sports medal is an integral part of Steyr's sports culture and underlines the importance of team spirit and commitment in the region. Almost every sports club was present, which shows the great interest in the services and exchange within the community. The event was impressive proof that sport in Steyr is not only an individual but also a collective endeavor.

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