TSB Ravensburg fights until the end: stays in the league despite defeat!
TSB Ravensburg secures relegation in the 2nd Judo Bundesliga on July 1, 2025 despite a 6:8 defeat against Sindelfingen.

TSB Ravensburg fights until the end: stays in the league despite defeat!
In the last home game of the season, TSB Ravensburg suffered a bitter defeat against VfL Sindelfingen. With a final score of 6:8, the Ravensburgers didn't win the fight, but they still secured relegation in the second Judo Bundesliga. The reason for this was the simultaneous defeat of the Rhineland judo team against TG Schwalbach with 5:9 Schwäbische.de reported.
After the fight, coach Uli Rothenhäusler was proud of his team's performance, which gave everything despite the difficult opponents. The two Hungarian champions David Naji and Botond Szeredas in particular caused great difficulties for the TSB. Niklas Böhm and Luca Guilbaut each had to admit defeat, which was crucial for the outcome of the fight.
Strong performance from the opponents
VfL Sindelfingen was able to shine with four outstanding fighters who won their fights in both rounds. In addition to Naji and Szeredas, Philipp Haug and Noell Pollak, both experienced strategists at national level, also contributed significantly to the success. But the TSB also showed its skills. Arne Böhm (up to 60 kg), Elis Bonitz (up to 90 kg) and Christian Voegele (over 100 kg) scored points in the first leg and were supported in the second half by Konstantin Lehmann (up to 60 kg), Marco Frey (up to 90 kg) and Alex Kohler.
Rothenhäusler emphasized the respect his fighters developed for Sindelfingen. They not only brought local talent, but also strong, internationally experienced opponents into their team in order to win the fight. Despite these challenges, Ravensburg managed to stay in the league like a champion, which reflects the team's determination.
Looking ahead
The end of the season for TSB Ravensburg is on September 6th when they play against TSV München-Großhadern. Monaco Munich has proven to be a serious opponent so far and is currently tied for third place with league leaders JC Rüsselsheim and second-placed VfL Sindelfingen. So it will be exciting again on the last day of the fight.
The German Judo Bundesliga, the highest league for judo teams in Germany since its founding in 1956, is also offering exciting fights and emotional dramas this season. The league consists of 16 men's and 20 women's teams, all looking for the title of German team champion. Past successes, such as TSV Abensberg's impressive 22 titles, underline the league's status as the largest judo event in Germany, which also offers opportunities for the European Club Championships Wikipedia can be read.
The TSB Ravensburg has proven to be combative and stubborn. The focus now turns to the next competition – the fans can be excited!