Zwickau gives in: 216,000 euros rental subsidy approved for BSV Sachsen!

Zwickau gives in: 216,000 euros rental subsidy approved for BSV Sachsen!

In Zwickau you can finally breathe a sigh of relief! After a long wait, the finance committee decided on Tuesday, June 17th to subsidize the rent for the BSV Sachsen Zwickau games. The amount amounts to 216,000 euros, a small but important step for the handball Bundesliga club, which had originally requested 217,000 euros. The cut is based on a request from the AfD, which has initially reduced hopes of full funding.

BSV President Thomas Müller was relieved about the decision and emphasized the importance of the grant in order to finally begin the search for sponsors. The blockade of the last few months in the form of four postponed decisions caused uncertainty within the club and the fans. BSW parliamentary group leader Bernd Rudolph made it clear at the meeting that the BSV Sachsen players play a central role in the city's sport and represent Zwickau in a desirable manner.

A signal for women's handball

Rudolph also warned that the ongoing blockade by some factions was endangering the club's planning security and sending an unfavorable signal for women's handball in Zwickau. This reflects a broader issue: many municipalities, including Zwickau, are crucial to the promotion of sport. According to the German Association of Cities, around 80 percent of total public spending on sport goes to the municipalities, which have a strong influence on local sports policy.

The background policy paper “Municipal sports policy and sports promotion” calls for a rethinking of sports policy. The need for well-equipped sports facilities and the promotion of individual sports in public spaces are key points. More and more people are active well into old age and use green spaces, parks and cycle paths for their sporting activities. Therefore, supporting clubs like BSV Sachsen is not only important for the sports community, but also promotes the quality of life in the city.

A step in the right direction

The Finance Committee's decision is not just a financial subsidy, but a sign of appreciation for the committed athletes of BSV Sachsen. It shows that the city of Zwickau continues to stand behind its sport and is aware of the role handball plays for the community. The work of the club and the commitment of the players must not be ignored, because they are the ones who uphold women's handball in the region with passion and energy.

With this support, BSV Sachsen now has the opportunity to attract new sponsors and put future planning on a more stable footing. Let's hope that this is the beginning of a positive path for women's handball in Zwickau.

Read more about this on Free press, as well as the backgrounds Radio Zwickau and further sports policy developments German Cities Day.