KGH Judoka Win U15 State Runner-Up and U9 Third Place Titles

The KGH judo club secured a runner-up finish for its U15 mixed squad and a third-place result for its U9 team at the district and state regional team championships held October 11 in Hemsbach, according to regional reporting by nussbaum.de.

District Championship in Hemsbach Tests Young Judoka

Competition took place at the Bergstraße venue, drawing youth teams from across the region for district and state-level honors. The event marked the highest-level team competition available for the under-nine age bracket, bringing heightened anticipation to the venue. Opening encounters tested the younger competitors as they adjusted to the intensity of the mats. The late surge propelled the squad into contention for the runner-up spot, though they ultimately settled for third place. The podium finish brought visible excitement to the team during the medal ceremonies, rewarding months of preparation.

U15 Squad Secures State Runner-Up Title

While the younger athletes fought for district standing, the under-fifteen contingent chased both podium placement and qualification for higher-tier competition. The U15 mixed team advanced through several rounds of elimination before dropping the final match of the day. Finishing as runners-up earned the squad the official title of vice state champions, cementing a strong footing for the upcoming regional calendar. That performance secured their entry into the upcoming Southern German Team Championships, scheduled to be held November 17 in Nürtingen. Club leadership noted that the dual-podium performance provided essential high-level mat experience for developing athletes across both age divisions.

Roster and Training Structure in Bad Herrenalb

The competing squads featured mixed rosters representing the club’s youth pipeline. The U9 team fielded Felix Alexander Ott, Lukas Theunissen, Clara Volz, Noel Heinz, Luana Becker, and Alisa Kabisheva. The U15 lineup featured Viktoria Holdonner, Lena Meckle, Lev Kovalskyi, Talea Meder, Benno Maucher, Finn Weber, Nestor Yermolenko, and Ludwig Fischer. Daily instruction and preparation take place through KGH Phönix Albtal, which runs youth judo starting at age four in Bad Herrenalb, alongside specialized strength sessions, adult classes, and auxiliary disciplines including aikido, tai-chi, and yoga.