Rostock referee Dankert: Medal from Trump and exciting insights!

Rostock referee Dankert: Medal from Trump and exciting insights!

Boltenhagen, Deutschland - in the tranquil Boltenhagen, where the waves of the Baltic Sea beach tell lively stories, the Rostock referee Bastian Danker recently took a seat at the celebrity talk in the "Ostwind" restaurant. There he commented on his impressive experiences at the Club World Championship in the United States, where he acted as a video referee. A highlight was the honor from none other than the US President Donald Trump, who handed gratefully a medal. In his message to Baltic Sea Zeitung emphasized) The referee, how impressive it was that Trump took the time to congratulate.

Although the atmosphere was burdened with built at the award ceremony, thanks wanted to leave the political discussions outside, since the sporting event and the performance of the athletes were in the foreground. "The athletes won because the US president was present," said his conviction. He proudly reported on his many years of referee career, which has led him to all European and World Championships as well as numerous important finals since 2016, including the 2017 Champions League final and the DFB Cup final.

an ascent with passion

Dankert, who was appointed a FIFA referee in 2014, fought for a place among the top ten of the more than 80,000 referees in Germany. He started his referee career as a teenager and looks back on a career that also includes gaming experience. Despite his impressive performance, he remains a down -to -earth person: "At home, my wife is in charge," he explained humorously, while he emphasized his role as a father of the family. In private, he is more of a part of football to switch off after work.

When asked about his connection to Hansa Rostock, thanks, thanks that it was difficult as a referee, it was difficult to be a fan, but he always keeps his fingers crossed for the club. He could not yet comment on his future prospects, but mentions that he could imagine participation in the European Championship 2028 and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles as possible highlights of his career.

A look at women in refereeing

If we are already on the subject of referees, we should also look at the situation of the referees. The rp online reported that Dankert together with Bundesliga bichter Felix Zwayer and Sascha Stegemann as a video assistant in France was. This World Cup was special because the video evidence was used for the first time at a women's tournament. The nomination of Dankert and his colleagues came with the report that the proportion of female referees in Germany is three percent.

Although there were already remarkable nominations, as that of Bibiana Steinhaus and Riem Hussein, the path for women in the referee remains stony. The Deutschlandfunk emphasizes that violence and sexism continue to represent challenges in sport. However, the DFB has proclaimed the "year of the referees" to promote the offspring and to strengthen the base in order to be better positioned in both the professional sector and internationally.

The event in the "Ostwind" was a complete success, with 200 card inquiries for only 50 places - the interest of the fans and sports enthusiasts has been unbroken. After the talk, Danker even donated a jersey to the local bosses with the signatures of his colleagues from the club World Cup. The cabaret evening with Johannes Hallervorden, which will also take place soon, is already sold out. This shows that sport and entertainment go hand in hand in Boltenhagen.