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Primary schools in Schmalkalden-Meiningen: Race for the cup!
On September 27th, 2025, a sports and games festival for primary schools took place in Schmalkalden, with competitions in running, jumping and throwing.
Primary schools in Schmalkalden-Meiningen: Race for the cup!
What a great event the primary schools in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district are throwing! The big sports and games festival took place on September 27, 2025, which attracted young athletes from grades 2 to 4 to the Schmalkalden multi-purpose hall. Here seven schools competed in exciting competitions. Loud insuedthueringen.de The disciplines were running, jumping and throwing – exactly what the kids were enthusiastic about!
Each of the participating schools put together a team of 18 children, each consisting of three girls and three boys from classes 2, 3 and 4. A total of six relay competitions were held, with the big trophy shower not missing. Four trophies went to the Schmalkalden primary school, and the three best schools were awarded for each of the corresponding disciplines. Each participating school also received a certificate of participation, which is a great souvenir for the children.
Benefit from multiple events
The sports and games festival in Schmalkalden was part of a large-scale event that invited a total of 26 primary schools to compete in various disciplines. Like from ksb-sm.de reported, several venues took place this year, including Meiningen on September 11, 2025 and Schmalkalden. This gives schools the opportunity to showcase their talents and athletic skills to a wider audience.
Not only the students were involved, but also the sports teachers, who cheered hard and accompanied their protégés. The focus here is clearly on promoting exercise and team spirit, which is a valuable experience for both the children and the schools.
School sports under scrutiny
But what about school sports in general in Germany? In this context, the DSB-SPRINT study is an interesting basis for shedding light on the development of school sports. This comprehensive study, which was carried out on behalf of the German Sports Association, collected data from over 8,000 students, parents and teachers. The aim was to examine the quality and extent of school sports dsj.de reported.
The findings are likely to be of great interest to both schools and educational providers - because what is learned on the playing field contributes significantly to children's general development. Sport, games and teamwork should remain an integral part of everyday school life, not only to win competitions, but also to strengthen social skills.