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Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Ludwigsburg: New elite sports school!
The Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Ludwigsburg was recognized as an elite sports school on October 6, 2025 in order to better combine sports and school.
Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Ludwigsburg: New elite sports school!
A big day for the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Ludwigsburg: On October 6th, the school was officially named an Elite School of Sports (EdS) by the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB). This award not only means a new title, but also a whole range of advantages for the 60 squad athletes and numerous other young athletes who train at the school. Headmaster Mathias Hilbert is proud and emphasizes the importance of this recognition for the academic, sporting and personal development of the students [krzbb.de].
The celebratory act took place in the gymnasium of the high school in front of around 1,000 guests, including prominent supporters such as Mayor Dr. Matthias Knecht. He emphasized the importance of the award for Ludwigsburg as a sports city. “This recognition is proof of the excellent work being done here,” said Knecht.
Advantages of the elite school of sports
Belonging to the EdS Stuttgart opens up the possibility of deeper collaboration with the Stuttgart Olympic Training Center for the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium. This includes access to essential services such as physiotherapy, nutritional advice, sports psychology and career advice. This support system aims to alleviate the challenges for students who want to combine competitive sports and school - a topic that Olaf Tabor, DOSB board member for competitive sports, also highlighted in his remarks by pointing out the specific advantages of the award, such as ohg-lb.de added.
The Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium has been a partner school of the Stuttgart Olympic Training Center since 1995 and has made a name for itself as a pioneer in supporting young athletes. The integration of flexible curricula and examination conditions will also play a key role in optimally combining sport and education.
Peculiarities of elite sports schools
There are a total of 43 elite sports schools in Germany, seven of which are in Baden-Württemberg. According to the DOSB, over 11,000 young competitive athletes benefit from the supportive conditions of elite schools, which not only promote their sporting but also their academic careers. Inclusion in the EdS system alone requires strict conditions, including proximity to at least two federal bases and access to an easily accessible Olympic base. This is also explained in the DOSB's detailed criteria for recognition, which since the last revision clearly specify what is necessary to be certified as an elite school, as can be read on dosb.de.
Overall, the award from the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium shows the enormous commitment that is invested in the training of young sports talent. The combination of academic and sporting requirements is a constant balancing act that the high school can now master even better with the support of the DOSB and the Stuttgart Olympic Training Center. This makes it clear how important the promotion of talent is for the future of sport in Germany.