Braunschweig in basketball fever: Schröder inspires kids and fans!

Braunschweig in basketball fever: Schröder inspires kids and fans!

in Braunschweig is currently all about basketball. The city, which is known as the "basketball city", had a very special occasion on June 14, 2025: the 60th German Basketball Bundestag. The long history of basketball sports in the region was recognized, which began with the first basket ball game in Germany in 1896 by August Herrmann. Of course, the native of Braunschweig basketball star Dennis Schröder also played a central role in the recent developments in sport. The world champion of 2023 and patron of various projects has also made a name for the youngsters in his home country.

"sweating" for the future: As part of his obligations, Dennis Schröder recently visited the Diesterwegstraße primary school in Braunschweig. The “Jump4kids” project started here, which was launched by the United Kids Foundation. This program aims to give children - especially those with support needs - the opportunity to play basketball. Schröder trained with 15 students from the newly founded Basketball-AG and passed on his enthusiasm for sport. Thomas Fast, CEO of the Volksbank Brawo Foundation, praised Schröder as an excellent ambassador for socially disadvantaged children. The enthusiasm for basketball has grown since the World Cup last year and offers excellent opportunities for young talents.

investments in the future of sport

The city of Braunschweig not only sees the importance of basketball sports in the promotion of individual talents, but also actively invests in the infrastructure. The conversion of a hotel sports wing into a modern training area is intended to significantly improve the training opportunities for top, width and young sports. This commitment was emphasized during the DBB Bundestag, in which the delegates by Antonelli-Ngameni on behalf of the Mayor Dr. Thorsten Kornblum were warmly welcomed. The social importance of sport was also emphasized by Bouffier from the DOSB, which referred to the role of sports clubs for the community.

"Over 13 million volunteers keep sport alive," said Bouffier, while he campaigned for Germany's Olympic acquisition and demanded daily physical education at primary schools. The restructuring of the NBV, which is intended to promote the development of basketball in Lower Saxony, was also an important topic at the DBB Bundestag. The event was opened by Sascha Dieterich as meeting manager and began with a quote from Harry S. Truman.

a look back and forward

The history of basketball in Germany is rich and is discussed in the book "Our game. Stories of German basketball legends" by Henning Kuhl. This comprehensive collection portrays important players, including Dennis Schröder, and illuminates the development of the German Basketball from the 1972 Olympic Games to the World Championships 2023. It is a kind of "Hall of Fame" that offers interesting insight into the careers of great names of the sport and is also captivating for readers without a direct connection to basketball. Particularly noteworthy is how social media influenced sport and has tips for young athletes.

Developments in Braunschweig and the activities around Dennis Schröder impressively show how basketball is not only a sport, but also a community matter. With the right investments and the enthusiasm of the stars and volunteers, basketball in Braunschweig has a golden future.

For more information about the DBB Bundestag you can read here. If you would like to learn more about Dennis Schröder and his social projects, please visit t-online.de. Interested in the history of basketball? Then take a look at basketball.de.