At the German Open in Halle an der Saale, young athletes from Einbeck delivered notable performances across multiple weight classes, competing against international fields at the European Cup event.
Melanie Reimers and Amelie Rother Secure Fifth-Place Finishes in U21 Divisions
Melanie Reimers opened competition for the Einbecker contingent on October 24, 2026, entering the U21 women’s over-70kg division. She captured an opening victory against her opponent from Greece before dropping her subsequent two matches. The results left Reimers in fifth place overall.
Amelie Rother joined her teammates in the U21 bracket, competing in the up-to-63kg category. Rother advanced past her first-round opponent from Belgium with a full ippon victory. Subsequent losses in her next two bouts placed her alongside Reimers in a fifth-place finish.
Mia Hoffmann Claims Bronze in the U21 57kg Category
Mia Hoffmann provided the tournament’s podium breakthrough for the club in the U21 up-to-57kg division. Hoffmann secured a full ippon win against her Italian opponent in her opening match. Though she dropped her second contest, she rebounded in the third-place playoff, defeating her competitor from Romania to earn the bronze medal.
Rico Haas Competes in Senior Division in Halle
Shifting from the youth brackets to the senior division on October 25, 2026, Rico Haas stepped onto the tatami in the men’s up-to-62kg category. Haas faced a tough opening draw against France, dropping his preliminary match. He followed with a second bout against Greece, where a closely contested battle ended with a defeat in the final seconds, leaving Haas in seventh place.
René Worien Guides Einbeck Fighters Through European Cup
Coach René Worien traveled alongside the athletes to Halle, overseeing tactical preparation and mat-side support throughout the European Cup competition. The tournament brought together competitors from across Europe, testing the squad across both junior and senior age divisions.
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