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Bastian Steger, keeps TSV Bad Königshofen in the Bundesliga, Bad Königshofen; Windsbach declines promotion; club remains in top division Interview with Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen): “Actually, everyone has to play at their limit all the time” Interview with Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen): “Actually, everyone has to play at their limit all the time” After two consecutive playoff appearances, TSV Bad Königshofen unexpectedly found itself fighting to avoid relegation during the regular season. In this interview, TSV’s star player Bastian Steger talks about his emotions following the team’s survival, the lessons his club learned from the nail-biting battle, and his future career plans. ...

Bastian Steger, TSV Bad Königshofen, bleibt in der Bundesliga; Klassenerhalt nach Abstiegskampf gesichert Interview mit Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen): „Eigentlich muss jeder immer am Limit spielen“ Interview mit Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen): „Eigentlich muss jeder immer am Limit spielen“ Der TSV Bad Königshofen musste nach zwei Play-off-Teilnahmen in Serie in der Punktrunde der laufenden Saison unerwartet um den Klassenerhalt zittern. Im Interview spricht der deutsche TSV-Spitzenspieler Bastian Steger über die Emotionen nach dem Klassenerhalt, die Lehren für seinen Klub aus der Zitterpartie und die weiteren Pläne für seine Laufbahn. ...

Braunschweig Lions gewinnen Preseason-Duell gegen Hamburg Pioneers; Debüt für Headcoach Mario Matic Preseason Game wie im letzten Jahr, gutes Omen für die Pioneers? - effect® ENERGY GFL Braunschweig Lions setzen sich erneut im Preseason-Duell gegen Hamburg Pioneers durch – Debüt für Headcoach Mario Matic Wie bereits im Vorjahr trafen die Hamburg Pioneers (GFL 2) in der Saisonvorbereitung auf den Erstligisten Braunschweig Lions (GFL 1) – und erneut behielten die Niedersachsen die Oberhand. Im diesjährigen Preseason-Spiel setzten sich die Lions mit 48:28 durch. Gleichzeitig markierte die Partie das Debüt von Mario Matic als neuer Headcoach der Hamburg Pioneers. ...

Die EHSM veröffentlicht Sport Management in Europe; standardisiert europäische Uni-Lehre im Sportmanagement Published on 28 April 2026 The Sports Economics department focused on continuing professional development and consultancy services. The publication of the textbook entitled Sport Management in Europe was one of the year’s highlights. Support for persons in the sports sector and publications The Sports Systems Unit provided support to national and international players in the sports sector – including Swiss Olympic, the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) and the City of Biel, as well as partners from the education sector such as the University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden (FH Graubünden) and the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH). This involved a range of complex issues such as governance structures of sports systems, developing sports funding schemes, talent and youth development at performance sport centres, and managing elite sports organisations. ...

Argentina & Paraguay Empowerment-funded duos win gold in Asuncion, Paraguay; Two golds, one silver for Empowerment teams Pairs from Empowerment-funded Paraguay and Argentina dominate continental circuit event – FIVB Teams benefiting from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding grabbed both gold medals and one of the silvers at the fourth 2026 stop on the CSV South American Beach Volleyball Tour, which took place last week in Paraguay. Argentina’s Juan Amieva & Maciel Bueno outlasted Paraguay’s Gonzalo Melgarejo & Giuliano Massare in the men’s final, while Michelle Valiente & Giuliana Poletti Corrales delighted the home fans in Asuncion with the women’s trophy. Jonathan De Menezes & Gustavo Carvalhaes (Guto) of Brazil took third place in the men’s tournament, while their compatriots Talita Simonetti & Kyce Martins and Argentina’s Agostina Ghigliazza & Morena Marisa Abdala earned silver and bronze, respectively, on the women’s side. ...

Argentina’s Juan Amieva & Maciel Bueno win men’s gold in Asuncion, Paraguay; two Empowerment golds Pairs from Empowerment-funded Paraguay and Argentina dominate continental circuit event – FIVB Teams benefiting from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding grabbed both gold medals and one of the silvers at the fourth 2026 stop on the CSV South American Beach Volleyball Tour, which took place last week in Paraguay. Argentina’s Juan Amieva & Maciel Bueno outlasted Paraguay’s Gonzalo Melgarejo & Giuliano Massare in the men’s final, while Michelle Valiente & Giuliana Poletti Corrales delighted the home fans in Asuncion with the women’s trophy. Jonathan De Menezes & Gustavo Carvalhaes (Guto) of Brazil took third place in the men’s tournament, while their compatriots Talita Simonetti & Kyce Martins and Argentina’s Agostina Ghigliazza & Morena Marisa Abdala earned silver and bronze, respectively, on the women’s side. ...

Dominican Republic & United States win medals at NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio; qualifier for 2026 U18 World Championship Empowerment beach volleyball beneficiaries medal at NORCECA U18s – FIVB Three of the six medals at last week’s NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Championships went to duos representing FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported federations. Francisco De Jesus & Franklin Segura(pictured in the main photo; source: norceca.net)of the host nation Dominican Republic and Justin Barrios & Matthew Kempf of Nicaragua claimed silver and bronze, respectively, in the men’s tournament, while Canada’s Julia McDougall & Natalia Casas picked up the women’s silver. US teams – Gavin Mortensen & Caden Phillips and Lauren Leach & Janie McCanna – topped the podiums, while the women’s bronze went to El Salvador’s Fatima Rendon & Devora Medina. The event in Juan Dolio served as a qualifier for the 2026 FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, with the top five teams in each gender earning quota for their countries. ...

USA win gold at NORCECA U18 Qualifier in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic; Worlds quotas awarded to top five per gender Empowerment beach volleyball beneficiaries medal at NORCECA U18s – FIVB Three of the six medals at last week’s NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Championships went to duos representing FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported federations. Francisco De Jesus & Franklin Segura(pictured in the main photo; source: norceca.net)of the host nation Dominican Republic and Justin Barrios & Matthew Kempf of Nicaragua claimed silver and bronze, respectively, in the men’s tournament, while Canada’s Julia McDougall & Natalia Casas picked up the women’s silver. US teams – Gavin Mortensen & Caden Phillips and Lauren Leach & Janie McCanna – topped the podiums, while the women’s bronze went to El Salvador’s Fatima Rendon & Devora Medina. The event in Juan Dolio served as a qualifier for the 2026 FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, with the top five teams in each gender earning quota for their countries. ...

Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen) spricht in Bad Königshofen; Klassenerhalt gesichert nach Relegation. Interview with Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen): “Actually, everyone has to play at their limit all the time” Interview with Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen): “Actually, everyone has to play at their limit all the time” After two consecutive playoff appearances, TSV Bad Königshofen unexpectedly found itself fighting to avoid relegation during the regular season. In this interview, TSV’s star player Bastian Steger talks about his emotions following the team’s survival, the lessons his club learned from the nail-biting battle, and his future career plans. ...

Bastian Steger, TSV Bad Königshofen, Kampf um Klassenerhalt in der Bundesliga dieser Saison; Windsbach-Verzicht sichert endlich Bundesliga-Verbleib Interview mit Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen): „Eigentlich muss jeder immer am Limit spielen“ Interview mit Bastian Steger (TSV Bad Königshofen): „Eigentlich muss jeder immer am Limit spielen“ Der TSV Bad Königshofen musste nach zwei Play-off-Teilnahmen in Serie in der Punktrunde der laufenden Saison unerwartet um den Klassenerhalt zittern. Im Interview spricht der deutsche TSV-Spitzenspieler Bastian Steger über die Emotionen nach dem Klassenerhalt, die Lehren für seinen Klub aus der Zitterpartie und die weiteren Pläne für seine Laufbahn. ...