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World champion greetings: Football from Recknagel for Zella-Mehlis!
On the occasion of the handover of a signed football from Helmut Recknagel to Mayor Widder, Suhl shows its sporting tradition.
World champion greetings: Football from Recknagel for Zella-Mehlis!
A very special moment was celebrated in Zella-Mehlis this week. The city's mayor, Torsten Widder, received a signed football from the legendary Helmut Recknagel from Dieter Weiß from SC Motor Zella-Mehlis. This special gift is now placed on a sideboard, chic next to a Jülich clock, which also comes from Zella-Mehlis. Widder was very happy about this gesture, and the city can be happy about such a beautiful connection between sports history and local identity. In southern Thuringia reports on this emotional event and highlights the importance of football as a symbol of the region's sporting tradition.
Zella-Mehlis’ sporting history is rich and complex. In the 1930s, the city was considered the most sports-friendly in Germany, an honor it achieved through a large number of memberships in sports clubs and notable sporting successes. Helmut Recknagel, the world and Olympic ski jumping champion, is just one of the many athletes who come from this talented region. Other greats include Alfred Anschütz, a world champion weightlifter, and Rudolf Köhler, a successful skier. All of this shows that Zella-Mehlis has made a significant contribution not only to the present, but also to the past of sport in Germany. The Sports Museum documents these successes and is a place where not only historical achievements are honored, but also current talents such as Tino Edelmann and Frank Rommel are celebrated.
A heritage full of tradition
The commitment to sport continues today. Some time ago, Dieter Weiß, together with Angelika Furch, the daughter of the incredibly respected trainer Hans Renner, initiated the Hans Renner Memorial Trail, which was inaugurated on the Regenberg. This is a tribute to the history of ski jumping in Zella-Mehlis and the innovative strength that Renner brought to the region. His legacy lives on, not only in the form of park or memorial paths, but above all in the enthusiasm for the sport that is still very popular.
The AVJC sports club, which just celebrated a milestone birthday, also shows that sports events in Zella-Mehlis are alive. Klaus Schedler, who remains tirelessly active, is a great example of how community and sport are in harmony. Even if some things are different, the “we feeling” is promoted through such events and initiatives.
A look into the future
The city continues to focus on promoting activities and involving the population. As part of the “I am a bookworm” project, 30 young readers were honored and new ideas for beautifying public spaces are constantly being collected. This shows that Zella-Mehlis is not only active in sport, but also in culture and community. The city gazette provides regular information about these initiatives and the ways in which citizens can actively participate.
Overall, Zella-Mehlis is a city with a deep-rooted sporting tradition that builds on its successes while breaking new ground to promote and inspire the community.