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🇬🇧 Football, Soccer, Rugby, Boxing and other Sports 🇬🇧
The soldiers stationed in Hamelin played a key role in promoting various sports. On the one hand, these activities helped them stay fit, while on the other, they fostered social interaction. Many soldiers were actively involved in local sports clubs, both in Hamelin and the surrounding region. Some British clubs were even founded in Hamelin, such as the “Scorpion” club, which was established in Georges Bar. Boxing was also particularly popular, with matches taking place in the sports hall of the Gordon Barracks. Even winter sports were part of the soldiers’ athletic pursuits.
🇩🇪 Football, Soccer, Rugby, Boxing and other Sports 🇩🇪
In Hameln spielten die hier stationierten Soldaten eine entscheidende Rolle für die Verbreitung verschiedener Sportarten. Zum einen dienten die sportlichen Aktivitäten der körperlichen Fitness, zum anderen förderten sie den gesellschaftlichen Austausch. Viele der Soldaten engagierten sich auch aktiv in den örtlichen Sportvereinen, sowohl in Hameln selbst als auch in der umliegenden Region. Einige britische Clubs wurden sogar in Hameln gegründet, darunter der Verein „Scorpion“, der in Georges Bar ins Leben gerufen wurde. Besonders beliebt war zudem das Boxen, das in der Sporthalle der Gordon Barracks stattfand. Auch Wintersportarten fanden ihren Platz im sportlichen Angebot der Soldaten.
Last updated: Oktober 16, 2024 at 16:48 pm
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