On behalf of District Administrator Martin Stichnoth, Matthias Schlitte welcomed the participants and numerous guests to the event and conveyed the greetings of the Börde district. As part of the championships, he also took over the award ceremony and honoured the most successful athletes with medals.
The event was organised by the WUAP Germany association together with the Schwerathletikscheune Barleben under the direction of Dr Andreas Günther. The field of participants ranged from young athletes to experienced masters athletes over 75 years old and impressively illustrated the diversity and cross-generational enthusiasm for weight training.
The International German Championships were also an important prelude to another major sporting event in the region. The World Weightlifting Championships will also be held in Barleben from 29 September to 3 October 2026. Numerous successful IDM participants have qualified for this event.
The district of Börde sees events of this kind as an important enrichment for the region and thus emphasises its importance as a sports-friendly district and reliable partner for voluntary work.
Special thanks go to all the organisers, helpers, sponsors and the many volunteers who contributed to the success of the event with their great commitment.