Leipzig in gymnastics: 80,000 gymnasts celebrate at the mega event!
Leipzig in gymnastics: 80,000 gymnasts celebrate at the mega event!
Leipzig, Deutschland - The German gymnastics festival in Leipzig, which takes place from Wednesday to Sunday, attracts a record audience this year. 750,000 guests are expected, more than the population of the city itself. Of these, almost 80,000 active athletes will take part, including around 5,000 from abroad. Information from MDR confirm that the event will be carried out in over 50 different locations in Leipzig, including the Leipzig trade fair and the Red-Bull-Arena. A large number of 23 disciplines are offered, including European championships in gymnastics and sports such as judo, parkour and badminton.
The event has a long tradition. The first German gymnastics festival took place in Coburg in 1860, in which over 1,000 gymnasts took part. The aim was to promote the gymnastics movement and strengthen the community. Many facts have changed since the first gym and the event has developed into an important social event. The gymnastics and sports festival took place in the GDR between 1954 and 1987, which was also very popular. This issue in Leipzig is already the 44th and is held for the first time since 2021, as mdr
safety precautions at the venue
In view of the high number of participants, comprehensive security measures were taken. The city of Leipzig has declared a safe implementation of the festival as the top goal. Mayor Burkhard Jung emphasized the importance of public space during the event. A total of 1,500 additional police officers will be in action, supported by an increase in the city council service and special operations by the fire brigade. According to police chief René Demmler, there is no acute risk situation in terms of the security of the event.In order to effectively implement the blocking of central areas, physical locks were built. Area in the city center, especially at the main train station, are secured, and information stands and volunteers are ready to support the guests. The special trains from southwestern Germany, which enrich the event with party cars and entertainment, are also particularly worth mentioning href = "https://www.lvz.de/lokales/leipzig/turnfest-in-leipzig-polizei-im-grossen- Hundert-gaeste-gaeste-slog-nwsblog-cggre6n7lvfinkedyj7vs3qy.html" Class = "Source_2"> lvz described.
supporting program and festive highlights
The gymnastics festival not only offers sporting competitions, but also an extensive supporting program. To celebrate the international community on May 29, the gala "We are the world" will take place in the quarterback real estate arena, while on May 31 a stadium gala with appearances by prominent artists such as the "Prinzen" is planned in the Red Bull Arena. Another highlight will be the "rendezvous of the best" on June 1st, where 15 show groups from different countries will appear. In addition, this day has been announced as a Sunday open in Leipzig.
Tickets for the event are available online, with prices that are between 20 and 50 euros. Whether athlete or spectator - the German gymnastics festival offers everyone a stage to celebrate the enthusiasm for sport and community and to appreciate the long tradition of the gymnastics movement in Germany.
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