Volunteer in Berlin: Niroomand and Van Almsick honored with the Federal Order

Volunteer in Berlin: Niroomand and Van Almsick honored with the Federal Order

on December 4, 2024, on the occasion of the day of volunteering, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier honored two outstanding personalities with the Federal Order of Office. The managing director of BR Volleys, Kaweh Niroomand, received the award for his outstanding contributions in popular sports and to strengthen the club structures in Germany. Niroomand, who came to Germany from Iran at the age of twelve, has made a name for himself as a trainer and official through his many years of work at SCC Berlin, the predecessor of the BR Volleys. Under his leadership, the club developed into the most successful men's volleyball team in the Bundesliga and as a record champion in German volleyball. In addition to his club work, Niroomand is also involved in social projects, for example at the Berlin city mission, as reported [RBB24].

In addition, the swimmer Franziska van Almsick, born in Berlin, was honored. After the end of her career, she is actively committed to ensuring that more children learn to swim. Your foundation assumes financial costs for swimming instructors and aids to ensure that each child masters at least one type of swimming at the end of primary school. This initiative ensures that children are not only safe in the water, but also acquire important life skills, which makes their award all the more significant. The Federal Order of Office, also known as the Federal Cross of Merit, is the highest recognition in Germany for services to the common good. Since its introduction in 1951, this order has been awarded over 262,532 times to appreciate extraordinary achievements, as [bundespraesident.de] explained.