Chemnitz gymnasts forego the Bundesliga: A brave step?
On June 27th, 2025, Chemnitz gymnasts will forego the Bundesliga competition while coach Tatjana Bachmayer changes.

Chemnitz gymnasts forego the Bundesliga: A brave step?
The dynamic world of artistic gymnastics is currently in focus, especially in Chemnitz, where the TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz team is positioned at the top of the national competition. As freipresse.de reports, the two talented gymnasts Lea Quaas and Karina Schönmaier are deliberately foregoing participation in the Bundesliga competition. The coach Tatjana Bachmayer has brought the development and experiences of her gymnasts to the fore, showing that the idea of performance is not only focused on competition.
Tatjana Bachmayer, who most recently worked as head coach of the artistic gymnastics region in Karlsruhe, has made an important decision. The 50-year-old is leaving the Karlsruhe region after 18 years and would like to concentrate more on the gymnasts in Chemnitz in the future. Their scope of work has so far included three days of training at the federal base in Chemnitz, while the rest of the week took place in Karlsruhe. This change shows her clear focus, as reported on bnn.de.
Trainer's strategies
The decision to forego the Bundesliga competition goes hand in hand with the desire to give the gymnasts more responsibility. Bachmayer relies on comprehensive training that promotes both technical skills and personal development. This philosophy is reflected in their approach to viewing competition as a means to an end that should not outshine personal growth and team dynamics.
While TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz continues to compete in the Bundesliga, the absence of Quaas and Schönmaier provides a unique opportunity to focus on other aspects of training. The Chemnitz gymnasts show that competitive sport is not only based on results, but also on the promotion of individual strengths.
A new section
The changes in the artistic gymnastics region of Karlsruhe as well as the decisions of the gymnasts in Chemnitz mark a new phase for everyone involved. On the one hand, there is Bachmayer's decision to leave the structures in Karlsruhe in order to concentrate more of her forces on Chemnitz. On the other hand, it is important to keep an eye on the development and maturation of young athletes, who can only benefit from such a training philosophy.
The coming months of competition promise to be exciting, both for the gymnasts of TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz and for the gymnastics community in Karlsruhe, which has to embark on new paths. In a sport characterized by constant change, it remains to be seen how these strategic decisions will impact athletes' performance.