Honor for Anton Nachreiner: DFB awards Golden Badge of Honor
Anton Nachreiner was awarded the Golden Badge of Honor at the DFB Bundestag in Frankfurt. Recognition for years of commitment to sport.

Honor for Anton Nachreiner: DFB awards Golden Badge of Honor
Anton Nachreiner was bestowed an outstanding honor when he was awarded the Golden Badge of Honor of the German Football Association (DFB) on the eve of the 45th Ordinary DFB Bundestag in Frankfurt am Main. This high award recognizes his many years of commitment to football, especially as a former chairman of the Lower Bavarian District Sports Court. At the award ceremony, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and outgoing Secretary General Heike Ullrich highlighted Nachreiner's voluntary work, which is characterized not only by its duration but also by its importance for the sport.
Since 1989, Nachreiner has been a member of the Lower Bavaria District Sports Court, where he was its chairman from 1991 to 1995. Other milestones in his career include membership in the DFB Control Committee from 2001 and the position of chairman of this body from 2007 until the current DFB Bundestag in 2025. Anton Nachreiner has a doctorate in law and has also left his mark as the former President of the Deggendorf Regional Court.
What the winners have in common
The honor was not only a special honor for Nachreiner, as Jürgen Faltenbacher, the treasurer of the Bavarian Football Association (BFV), also received the Golden Badge of Honor. BFV President Christoph Kern led the Bavarian delegation and warmly congratulated both honorees, which underlines the close ties and mutual respect in the ranks of Bavarian football.
These awards are not only recognition of decades of commitment, but also a symbol of the importance of volunteerism in sport. Committed people like Nachreiner and Faltenbacher represent a valuable part of what keeps football alive.
Background on drug testing in sports
In Germany and other countries, such measures are a central part of maintaining sporting standards and integrity. Clubs are well advised to familiarize themselves with the various test offers in order to have a good handle on these matters.
In conclusion, it can be said that both the recognition of volunteers like Anton Nachreiner and the strict drug avoidance guidelines help to strengthen trust in football and its players.