On the last weekend of January, 6 NK1/NK2 athletes and 7 LK athletes from Lower Saxony came together for a joint course at the federal and state base in Hanover
A total of 5 units were carried out together from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime. A particular focus was on the topic of technology (rotation and running work). Through the joint course, the more experienced national team athletes were able to support the young talent from Lower Saxony with their knowledge. There was always a mix of different exercises in the units.
The LK’s youngest athlete is just 12 years old and, like the other athletes aged between 14 and 16, still has many years ahead of him in para-competitive sports. This development is also evident internationally. When it comes to recruiting young talent, many nations also have a constantly getting younger squad in some starting classes. However, this is not the rule in para sports. Physical limitations sometimes only arise later in life, due to illness or an accident, which means that people of an older age can generally take part in para (competitive) sports.
Nevertheless, the coaching staff with state coach Nikhil Chandra Dhar, federal base coach Jens Janisch and national coach Christopher Skrzeba are particularly pleased with the development in Lower Saxony.
“Some athletes need a few more years to make it to the top international level. However, this is certainly possible at such a young age and with their hopefully continued positive development and willingness to improve.” said national coach Skrzeba.
Three more courses of this type are planned for 2026, so that the state squad can train with the federal squad again in order to assess their own status, compete and promote further development.
