Munich Schools Recognized for Excellence in Youth Sports Competition
Munich, March 25 – On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 17 Munich schools were celebrated for their outstanding athletic achievements in the “Jugend trainiert für Olympia & Paralympics” competition. The awards ceremony, held yesterday, acknowledged the dedication and success of 279 student-athletes, highlighting their accomplishments which included 13 first-place state victories and two national victories.
Recognition for 279 Student-Athletes
The awards were presented by City Councillor Lena Odell, representing the Lord Mayor, and Florian Kraus, Head of the Sports Department and City School Councillor. This year’s ceremony particularly emphasized the remarkable 13 first-place state victories and two national victories secured by Munich’s young athletes.
Several schools achieved notable success across various sports:
- The Gymnasium München Nord secured first-place state victories in swimming, volleyball, artistic gymnastics, and field hockey.
- The Samuel-Heinicke-Realschule earned first-place state victories in athletics and football, in addition to a national victory in basketball.
- The Erasmus-Grasser-Gymnasium achieved a first-place state victory in judo and a national victory in mountain biking.
- Further first-place state victories were awarded to the Theodolinden-Gymnasium for football and the Karlsgymnasium München for field hockey.
Statements on the Awards Ceremony
Mayor Verena Dietl underscored the importance of nurturing young talent. “The school sports awards demonstrate the critical role of promoting young talent. Today’s successful students could be tomorrow’s Olympians and Paralympians – perhaps even at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Munich. The ‘Jugend trainiert für Olympia & Paralympische Spiele’ competition thus represents the athletic next generation, who are developing in Munich with great dedication, enthusiasm, and excellent conditions.”
Sports Department Head Florian Kraus emphasized the broader benefits of sports for young people. “Sport is much more than just movement for children and young people. It strengthens health, self-confidence, team spirit, and fairness. School sports therefore also make an important contribution to greater equality of opportunity. It gives young people, regardless of their background, the chance to discover talents and experience success. My special thanks go to the teachers and supervisors who make these achievements possible with great personal commitment in addition to their school duties.”
The Significance of School Sports
With the school sports awards, the state capital of Munich not only recognizes athletic achievements but also highlights the significant commitment of the schools that underpins these successes. The competition consistently demonstrates the importance of favorable conditions for movement, sports, and collaborative learning.
The city’s commitment to youth sports underscores its dedication to fostering a healthy and active lifestyle among its young residents, providing them with opportunities to excel and develop essential life skills through athletic participation.
Source: https://stadt.muenchen.de/news/schulsportehrung.html
