According to the German Ice Speed Skating and Short Track Association (DESG), five-time Olympic champion Claudia Pechstein has been appointed as the permanent national head coach for German speed skaters, removing the interim status she previously held as she prepares athletes for peak performances. Permanent Appointment Following Interim Tenure Claudia Pechstein officially steps into the … Read more
German speed skating legend Claudia Pechstein has officially transitioned from her interim position to become the permanent national head coach for the allround division, the German Ice Speed Skating Association (Deutsche Eisschnelllauf-Gemeinschaft) announced. The five-time Olympic champion, who previously handled the role on a provisional basis, took over the full-time coaching responsibilities effective August 1. … Read more
Claudia Pechstein Steps Into National Coaching Role Amid DESG Structural Friction The move by the Deutsche Eisschnelllauf- und Shorttrack-Gemeinschaft introduces a prominent figure into a coaching setup that has faced public criticism and organizational friction from competitors in recent months. This comes amid ongoing friction between athletes and officials over a planned structural reform. Governance … Read more
Hamburg and Berlin – The German public broadcaster ARD and investigative journalist Hajo Seppelt have secured legal victories against the Deutsche Eisschnelllauf- und Shorttrack-Gemeinschaft (DESG), the German ice skating and short track federation, in two separate court cases. The rulings, handed down by courts in Hamburg and Berlin, stem from disputes related to ARD’s reporting … Read more
A German court has ruled in favor of public broadcaster ARD in a defamation case brought by the German Speed Skating Association (DESG), affirming that the broadcaster’s investigative reporting on alleged misconduct within the organization remains protected under freedom of expression laws. The decision marks a significant moment for sports journalism in Germany, reinforcing the … Read more