SG Post/Süd Regensburg Dominates Southeast German Badminton Championships

With an outstanding record of five first places, three second places and two third places, SG Post/Süd Regensburg made a strong statement at the Southeast German Badminton Championships in Regensburg.

Hirschmann and Vonmetz Lead the Charge

Andreas Hirschmann showcased exceptional skill in the O55 category, reaching the final in both men’s singles and men’s doubles. In the singles competition, he secured victories against Ralph Hamm (21:12, 21:12), Felix Oehmig (21:10, 21:14), and Achim Ullrich (21:15, 21:13) before facing Eric Patz in the final, where he ultimately fell short with scores of 18:21 and 23:25.

Partnering with Matthias Kleibel in men’s doubles, Hirschmann continued his strong performance, reaching the final but ultimately losing to Eric Patz/Jochen Zepmeisel.

Edeltraud Vonmetz also delivered a stellar performance, securing two titles and a silver medal.

Multiple Medals Across Age Groups

Dieter Frick contributed to the team’s success in the O65 category, winning the doubles title alongside Rolf Rüsseler. They defeated Frank Dietel/Holger Wolf (21:17, 21:19) and Andreas Benz/Johann Molodet (21:14, 26:24) en route to the championship.

Vonmetz triumphed in the mixed O55 event with Eric Patz, defeating Michael Scheuermann/Jurate Huck and Holger Wippich/Tanja Eberl (22:20, 21:18) before winning the final against Jochen Zepmeisel/Kathrin Tröger (21:18, 21:7). She also secured a silver medal in the women’s singles O55, losing a close match to Silke Schneider (14:21, 21:18, 9:21). Vonmetz won gold in the women’s doubles O50 alongside Heike Hamm.

Strong Performances and Close Matches

Joachim Kick and Heike Hallof-Buestrich achieved a podium finish in the mixed O60, securing third place after a thrilling three-set semi-final match against Markus Schilli/Erika Heichel-Ott (14:21, 21:15, 19:21).

Matthias Müller competed in the men’s singles O35 and men’s doubles O35, demonstrating effort despite not reaching the podium.

Schwarz Claims Championship Title

Bernd Schwarz delivered a brilliant performance in the men’s singles O50, winning the Southeast German championship. He defeated Hakim Rassol, top seed Marc Ruhnau (21:9 and 21:19), and benefited from an opponent’s surrender in the semi-finals before winning the final against Jürgen Löhle (19:21, 21:19, and 21:13).

Schwarz also secured the title in the men’s doubles O50 alongside Christopher Galla (TV Lauf), defeating Ralph Hamm/Marc Ruhnau (21:16 and 21:14) in the final.

Looking Ahead: German and European Championships

The team’s success at the Southeast German Championships has qualified several players for the German Senior Championships in Herrenberg in May. These championships also serve as a qualifier for the European Championships in Cagliari in September.

FAQ

• What is the SG Post/Süd Regensburg? A sports club based in Regensburg, Germany, with over 1700 members and 20 sports departments.
• Where were the Southeast German Badminton Championships held? In Regensburg, Germany.
• What is the significance of qualifying for the German Senior Championships? It provides an opportunity to compete at a national level and potentially qualify for the European Championships.

The SG Post/Süd Regensburg’s impressive showing at the Southeast German Badminton Championships underscores the club’s commitment to excellence and its position as a leading force in German badminton.