2026 District Day Honors & Sports Rep Farewell

10/01/2026 Natascha Urbanek Bronze

As department head of the organizing ATSV Erlangen, Natascha Urbanek was awarded the bronze badge of honor. As a trainer, youth leader and now department head, she directs the fortunes of her club with full commitment.

01/10/2026 Christian Lauer Silver

She is supported by Christian Lauer, who shares his judo knowledge as a trainer for youth and adults. Christian received the silver badge of honor.

01/10/2026 Hennry Schott Gold with wreath

Hennry Schott received the highest honor with the gold badge of honor with a wreath. Hennry’s club is the district. The district’s examination system has been in the best hands at Hennry for many years. He works tirelessly in several clubs and at the university. He has been on the mat as a judo trainer for over 30 years and has influenced the sport of judo in a very positive way.

After several decades, Klaus Lohrer decided to pass on his position as the district’s school sports representative. The district chairmen thanked Klaus from the bottom of their hearts and handed over a gift basket and flowers. The entire district council said goodbye to Klaus Lohrer with a long round of applause.

01/10/2026 Farewell to Klaus Lohrer, school sports representative

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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