New lawn in Wittenförden: A piece of World Cup history returns!

New lawn in Wittenförden: A piece of World Cup history returns!

In Wittenförden there is an exciting reason to be happy: the sports field was extensively renovated and soon shines in new splendor. It is particularly noteworthy that the new lawn consists of the same grass mix as the one that was used in Germany during the 2006 World Cup. The redesign was necessary because the old playing area was more like a smoothed field with a considerable slope of around 80 centimeters.

The entire square was removed and straightened before the special lawn seed was applied. Now the new grasses need at least half a year to be so densely that the first markings can be applied. The association hopes to be able to start the first home tournaments of the football foxes in September, whereby everything depends on the weather conditions.

strong in the youth area

This new sports field will not only benefit the active players, but also the entire youth area of ​​the association, which includes more than 60 children between the ages of four and ten. Better training conditions are an important step to promote young talents. The Football Association has also demanded that the clubs have to have suitable places for organizing tournaments, which is now possible with the new place.

The financing of the project is also remarkable. 50,000 euros from the citizens' fund of the Ministry of Agriculture and around 15,000 euros in own funds were provided for the renovation. In addition, the municipality provides the association's necessary devices, such as a water truck. Mayor Matthias Eberhardt is convinced that this investment is well invested and will raise the local sports level.

World Cup flair in the new design

The 2006 World Cup, which took place from June 9th to July 9th, is remembered as one of the most emotional tournaments in football history. Under the motto "Die Welt as a guest at friends", Germany became the scene of 32 national teams who played for the title. Italy triumphed in the final against France in the penalty shootout and thus won his fourth title. Germany, on the other hand, ended the tournament in third place and Miroslav Klose set a new record with five goals when he was crowned the top scorer.

The tournament was enough for a variety of stadiums, with the number of spectators impressive. At the opening game alone, 22.4 million viewers watched the games. Thanks to such events, it turned out, the pride in Germany grew and the positive image of the country abroad was shaped sustainably. The World Cup had great economic effects, as well as various changes in the rules of the game that made the game fairer.

sustainability also plays in importance in modern football, and that's why the DFB relies on the correct handling of sports fields. Tips on the environmentally friendly care of sports facilities are just as important as the discussion about the use of plastic granules on artificial turf. This not only extends the lifespan of the places, but also spared the environment.

Overall, the renovation of the Wittenförden sports field is a step in the right direction. Not only football history is kept alive here, but a new generation of players is also challenged and encouraged. The anticipation for the upcoming tournaments increases and the hope of a thick, green lawn, which also stands for future success, remains.