Sporty and colorful: Integrative festival in Wunsiedel on July 12th!

Sporty and colorful: Integrative festival in Wunsiedel on July 12th!

on July 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a sporty feast will take place in the triple gymnasium at the primary and middle school in Wunsiedel. Under the motto "Wunsiedel is colorful", families with and without a migration background are cordially invited to experience the variety of sport together. The event offers a plump program for children up to 12 years old and their parents. From football to chess to judo and badminton - the selection of activities promises something for everyone. Particularly noteworthy is the newly introduced children's gymnastics, which appeals to the youngest participants between 1 and 12 years. When the weather is nice, even the Soccer field is used, so that the football enthusiasts get their money's worth here.

on site is also taken care of for the physical well -being. All sporting activities are organized by experienced trainers and volunteers from various clubs. The festival is supported by numerous local institutions, including the gymnastics club Wunsiedel e.V., SV Holenbrunn and the chess fans Fichtelgebirge e.V. At the end of the day, everyone from 12 years of age can take part in a big football game, which is organized by SV Holenbrunn and will begin at 12:30 p.m. If you want to participate, you should bring a good mood and indoor gymnastics!

Why integration through sport is important

Such events are not only fun for the whole family, but also a significant step towards integration. The German Olympic Sports Association (DOSB) has promoted 26 projects for integration through sports with a total of 55,000 euros to facilitate migrants access to sports clubs. These projects, such as the example "Wet to the ears" in Nürtingen, are specially tailored to the needs of these groups and promote teamwork as well as social participation.

sports clubs also play a central role in the integration of migrants. The federal program “Integration through Sport” aims to inspire girls and women with a migration background for sporting activities in the club. Current statistics show that 44% of girls and 25% of women from migrant families are active in sports clubs, compared to 63% or 31% without a migration background. These figures make it clear that there is still a lot of potential to increase participation and strengthen the social structures.

The successful implementation of these integrative approaches shows how important sport is as a connecting element in our society. He helps to reduce prejudices and to promote understanding between cultures. Events such as the integrative sports festival in Wunsiedel are therefore not only leisure activities, but also social supports that help to create harmonious coexistence.

If you want to register for the festival, you have time until July 9th to do this by phone at 09232/602 107 or by email to mgh@wunsiedel.de. Registration is recommended for organizational reasons to facilitate the planning of the actions and catering.

The festival in Wunsiedel is not only an opportunity for an active family day, but also representative for the MSG clubs in Bavaria and their efforts to promote integration through sport.