Sporty Christmas story: The Roth family delights East Hesse!

Sporty Christmas story: The Roth family delights East Hesse!

In the festive mood of December 25, 2025, one remarkable story from Eiterfeld is particularly in focus: the Roth family, who are fully committed to sport. With mother Viktoria, father Florian and the two talented daughters Lilli (16 years old) and Lotta (13 years old), the family impressively shows how team spirit and passion flourish in the context of athletics.

For the two sisters, who are active members of Hünfelder SV, everything revolves around their disciplines. Lilli specializes in javelin throw and sprinting, while Lotta finds her strengths in sprinting, hurdles and long jump. Both athletes have already celebrated notable successes: Lotta won the Germany Cup in the U13 multiple jump in Leverkusen and was part of the “Hesse record relay” for the female U14 over 4x75 meters. Her sister Lilli was able to secure the German runner-up championship in the team and celebrated successes with the “Sweden relay”.

Goals and further developments

Next year, Lotta will move to Eichenzell, where she hopes to gain new ideas, while Lilli will stay at Hünfelder SV, determined to take part in the German championship with the U20 team. The Hünfelder SV itself has established itself as one of the leading athletics addresses in East Hesse and offers its members excellent training conditions. Rainer Hahn, a central coach at the club, is instrumental in promoting the young talents. Regular training, which also includes exercises with strength equipment and yoga, provides the sisters with the best possible support during their sporting careers.

They receive support not only from the club, but also from their mother Viktoria, who acts as a physiotherapist and takes special care of any injuries her daughters may have. The family support seems to be of great value for the two sisters, not only in training but also in mental preparation. In this way, they not only share successes, but also motivate each other in challenging times.

Sports psychology for high-performing athletes

Another aspect that is important for athletes like Lilli and Lotta is mental strength in competition. As described in an article on Leichtathletik.de, for example, the self-talk technique plays a crucial role in self-confidence and performance. During a training session, athletes not only have to overcome physical hurdles, but also overcome mental challenges. These techniques are taught in workshops that show how positive self-talk can help you realize your full potential.

In athletics, it's not just the body that is challenged, but also the mind. So it's exciting to see how the focus of the passionate athletes will continue to develop, especially with the upcoming competitions and the changes within the starting communities between Hünfeld and Eichenzell.

The Roth family embodies what it means to not only be successful in sports, but also to be a role model for many young athletes. It remains to be seen what new heights they will reach in the coming year, but one thing is certain: there is a sporting life in Eiterfeld that touches the heart and soul.

For more information about Hünfelder SV and the athletics department, please visit the official website Hünfelder SV athletics.