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Mayor Benz honors 150 years of sport, commitment and community spirit
The Darmstadt Gymnastics Club 1875 (TG 75) has been awarded the Silver Medal of Honor of the State of Hesse . Mayor and Head of Sports Hanno Benz presented the award on Friday the 12th during the opening of the St. Martin's Day fair, which celebrated 150th anniversary .
TG 75 has around 1100 members and its own club grounds on Kranichsteiner Straße. These include a full-size pitch for football and rugby, six tennis courts, a beach volleyball court, an indoor tennis hall, and a sports hall with international dimensions. The facilities also include a clubhouse restaurant with a beer garden, a bocce court, parking, and a barbecue area.
Wide range of sports activities for all generations
The club's offerings range from ball skills, boxing, cheerleading, football, gymnastics, and acrobatics to rugby, swimming (including swimming lessons), tennis, volleyball, and cricket. TG 75 thus caters to all age groups – from parent-child gymnastics for children as young as one year old to the veterans' team. Trial sessions are available in all departments, and many activities are also offered through course programs.
Commitment to integration and young talent
In addition to competitive, recreational, and amateur sports, TG 75 has stood for social commitment, youth development, and a welcoming culture for 150 years. The voluntary commitment of its members forms the basis for this.
Mayor Benz emphasized at the presentation:
“Darmstadt’s sports clubs are a vital link within the city’s community. Their volunteer work for people of all ages is exemplary. The awarding of the Silver Medal of Honor of the State of Hesse to TG 1875 Darmstadt not only recognizes its long history but also the community-oriented approach of this traditional club, which brings together people from diverse backgrounds and social experiences. TG 1875 Darmstadt is the sporting home of many Darmstadt residents and an integral part of city life.”
The Silver Medal of Honor was established in 1951 by Minister-President Georg August Zinn . It recognizes the long-standing voluntary and cultural contributions of sports and singing clubs in Hesse.
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/Stip)
