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Mayor Hanno Benz wishes every success in the sporting and cultural exchange
Darmstadt/Tallinn. to Tallinn this Saturday for the International School Games (ICG), August 3rd to 8th, 2025, 18 young people , accompanied by three coaches and delegation leader Felix Gerbig will represent the city of science at the internationally recognized multi-sport event.
Mayor and Head of Sports Hanno Benz sends his best wishes to the team before their departure:
“I wish our delegation every success, fair competitions and above all many exciting encounters at the International School Games in Tallinn. It is a great opportunity to showcase sporting talent and at the same time forge new friendships through sport.”
The International School Games, recognized by the International Olympic Committee, bring together more than 1,000 young people aged 12 to 15 from all over the world every year. The focus is not only on athletic competition, but also on cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and international friendships .
Darmstadt with a special connection to the ICG
Darmstadt looks back on a long and close relationship with the ICG format:
- The city has already hosted the International School Games three times.
- Former sports director Torsten Rasch was president of the organization for many years.
- To this day, Darmstadt is the only German city with membership in the ICG General Assembly.
The Darmstadt team traditionally competes in athletics and swimming – disciplines in which the city has been strong for years. New this year is their participation in beach volleyball : For the first time, a team from Darmstadt will be competing for points on the sand.
The group already had their first joint experience at this year's Darmstadt Corporate Run , where the young people volunteered in the finish area. It was an opportunity to get to know each other and grow together as a team – before things take an international turn.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/dk)
Featured image: Photo: ICG – Team Darmstadt. Photo: City of Darmstadt
