Bowling sports hall in Suhl: Extension by 2026 - a reason to be happy!

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Suhl verlängert die Öffnung der Kegelsporthalle bis 2026. Diskussionen um Schließung endeten erfolgreich – Kegler und Stadtrat sichern den Sport.
Suhl extends the opening of the bowling sports hall until 2026. Discussions about closure ended successfully - bowlers and city council secure the sport. (Symbolbild/NAG)

The bowling has a long tradition in Suhl, and a current decision brings light into the dark mood around the bowling sports hall in the Tivoli. As Featuring Thuringia reports, the hall remains open until June 30, 2026 after the city council voted with a large majority for an extension of the company. Originally, a closure was planned on June 30, 2025, which was now postponed for another year.

This decision was welcomed by many sides. Sportbund boss Pierre Döring and representatives of the local bowling clubs, according to Suhler Sportbund to avoid the city councils to continue to avoid the 80 cone athletes for their sport to offer. The goal is to keep the hall open until at least 2027 as long as the operating license is valid. The backing of the sports and cultural committee was crucial for the positive turn.

bowling: a change in change

Despite the positive news for Suhls Kegler, bowling in Germany is under pressure. An analysis of Tagesschau shows that many bowling alleys are unused. Bowling has a dusty reputation for many and is often perceived as a hobby of older people. The German bowling and bowling association lost from over 250,000 members in the early 2000s to only over 60,000 members in the present.

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in Hermaringen shows that there can also be positive developments. An association has managed to inspire the youth for bowling. In the meantime, 20 children and adolescents are bowling there, supported by committed volunteers. In order to fight the decline, advertised in primary schools and the focus is on fun and community. So there is hope that bowling survives as a folk sports.

The situation around the Suhler cone sports hall is one of many facets of current bowling in Germany. While a piece of tradition is secured in Suhl, the challenge remains to strengthen the image and attractiveness of sport for the younger generation. The commitment on site plays a central role in this.

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