Leipzig in a competition frenzy: gymnastics festival delights 750,000 visitors!

Leipzig in a competition frenzy: gymnastics festival delights 750,000 visitors!

The International German Gymnastics Festival in Leipzig is in full swing and is attracting numerous sports enthusiasts to the city. Over 80,000 active participants and up to 750,000 expected visitors will be on the event site throughout the day. 21,000 spectators were welcomed to the opening ceremony on Wednesday evening. The organizers are pleased with the high number of visitors and the positive response to the diverse events organized by MDR be reported.

Gerhard Adolph, known as “Adi”, received great applause at the JUMP Junior Cup. The 87-year-old former presenter of the show “Join in, imitate it, do it better” shows that sport and the joy of exercise transcend generations. While organizers ask for your understanding of possible wait times for fitness checks and equipment, awareness teams in purple vests are ready to provide support.

Competitions and new sports

The weather has recovered from the initial thunderstorms and now offers better conditions for the competitions. The German Youth Stone Throwing Championship, in which a 15 kg stone is thrown over a distance of up to 10 m, attracts many interested parties. In addition to the traditional competitions, there are also innovative sports such as Taiji Bailong Ball, a combination of Tai Chi and badminton, which takes place today at 6:00 p.m. in the exhibition hall.

An exciting day of competition awaits with the first apparatus finals in the trade fair from 4 p.m. Spectators can also enjoy acrobatic shows, which add even more variety to the visit. Among the disciplines shown are new trend sports such as Ajambo and World Jump, which appeal to the interest of the younger generation.

Security and transport connections

The Leipzig police are on site with at least 1,500 officers to ensure security during the gymnastics festival. Security measures, such as a worry telephone set up on the number 0341-23 82 99 50, support the participants and spectators. Event areas on the market square and Augustusplatz have been open since 2 p.m. In addition, the Leipzig transport company has increased its services so that buses and trains run to the exhibition center every five minutes.

During the celebrations you can enjoy the sense of community among the participants and the opportunity to tour the city. The sporting event is supported by a team of volunteers who look after around 80,000 athletes.

Unfortunately, some athletes have to say goodbye: Elisabeth Seitz, the German gymnastics record champion, is ending her career due to a shoulder injury and is also expecting a child. Another incident occurred in the all-around final, where Helen Kevric was seriously injured. Such events highlight the physical challenges that athletes face in this spectacular event.

The previous events and competitions offer a great platform for everyone who is interested in gymnastics and new forms of exercise. The positive atmosphere and the tireless efforts of volunteers made the gymnastics festival an unforgettable event. The opening ceremony was officially launched by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, while Mayor Burkhard Jung and Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer warmly welcomed the guests.

Registrations were required to participate in the numerous activities and programs. Festival tickets could be purchased until March 3rd, which were then sent to the participants by post. Further information about the various workshops and events is available on the official website of the gymnastics festival here.