Chemistry Leipzig: Handball heroes in the derbyrausch - ascent full of emotions!

Chemistry Leipzig: Handball heroes in the derbyrausch - ascent full of emotions!

Tarostraße, Leipzig, Deutschland - On June 5, 2025, BSG Chemie Leipzig can look back on a successful path back to the regional league. The promotion to the Leipzig regional league not only brings more games in the Leipzig urban area, but also numerous encounters with a derby character, not only against the rival team from Probstheida.

The BSG handball team also enjoys great popularity during this time. During away games they are often perceived as a "chemist", which leads to emotional but mostly peaceful encounters. The cohesion of the chemical handball players has grown for decades and turns out to be strong. This is particularly evident in the traditional Christmas morning pint, in which generations of chemistry handball players come together-the oldest participant was 95 years old.

preparation for the derby

In football, the cup game in the quarter -finals against FC Lok Leipzig is pending. Janik Mäder, the 28-year-old captain of the BSG, will lead the team into the race in this important derby. Mäder was optimistic about the training situation: Almost all of the players who had suffered beforehand are now back, which further increases the anticipation for the coming game. It is a special duel in which everything is possible, especially since the BSG chemistry can enjoy the home advantage and feel the support of its fans.

However, the team has to do without the best goal scorers Stanley Ratifo, who is traveling with the national team of Mozambik. "We are ready and expect a highly competitive game," said Mäder, emphasizing that the team was able to defeat Lok, similar to Babelsberg a week ago, 3-1. Despite the favorite role of the locomotive team, chemistry remains confident.

The love of handball and football

parallel to the football season, the chemical handball players deepen their passion for sport. They often use football games as part of their training upheat program. Many players come from the west of Leipzig and have close connections to the region. The joy of the new, modern hall in Tarostraße, which is brighter and spacious than the nostalgic old gymnasium near the horse racing track, is another sign of the upswing of both sports.

There is also a strong wish to train and play handball in Leipzig-Leutzsch one day. Memories of an unforgettable game for promotion to the district league, in which the chemical fans appeared in large numbers, show how much the community of chemists holds together.

The upcoming games in both sports promise exciting encounters, and the fans are already looking forward to the start of the season at the end of August. The hope of a big backdrop is noticeable and will surely move many chemical supporters into the halls and stadiums.

For more information about the development of BSG Chemie Leipzig, read Chemie Leipzig MDR.