Thomas Hitzlsperger: Mustmacher and guest at the CSD in Nuremberg
Thomas Hitzlsperger: Mustmacher and guest at the CSD in Nuremberg
influence of a pioneer
With his coming out in 2014,Thomas Hitzlsperger not only overcome personal limits, but also set a sign for the entire sports community. As the first former player of the German national team who made his homosexuality public, he gave many others the courage to also come out and openly talk about their identity.
engagement in the community
Hitzlsperger will be a guest on Saturday, August 3, in the "Original Bar" at Klaragasse 24 in Nuremberg. At this event he will read from his book "Must test". The bar owner Terrence Parris invited him to set a sign of diversity. "We want people to know that they should accept themselves as they are," said Parris.
The CSD weekend in Nuremberg
The visit by Hitzlsperger takes place in the middle of the celebrations for Christopher Street Day (CSD), one of the largest LGBTQ+events in Germany. On Saturday a large demonstration will lead through the city, followed by a celebration on the grain market, where debates and live music are on the program. This shows how important the visibility of LGBTQ+topics is in society.
public perception and influence
The presence of Hitzlspergers and his career not only shaped his own career, but also changed the image of homosexuality in professional sports. With 52 international operations and a title as a German champion, he not only positioned himself as a player, but also as a model. His transition to the public discussion about homosexuality has played an important role in the interpretation of faming stereotypes.
The way to acceptance
In an interview, Hitzlsperger revealed that he had to struggle with his own feelings again and again during his career. At the time, he said his coming-out as follows: "I want the discussion about homosexuality to be advanced among professional athletes." This commitment is the core of his work and motivates him to continue to be active in the new phase of life as an expert in the "ARD".a model for the future
With his story and his example, Hitzlsperger would like to encourage young men in Nuremberg and show them that it is important to be yourself. His call to acceptance and promotion of diversity are central to society and the sports environment. Hitzlsperger möchte mit seiner Arbeit deutlich machen, dass jeder, unabhängig von seiner sexuellen Orientierung, respektiert und akzeptiert werden sollte.
- Nag