TSV Schmiden I: Third victory in a row at the German Gymnastics Festival!
Fellbach's TSV Schmiden I celebrates its third victory in a row at the International German Gymnastics Festival 2025 in Leipzig with over 80,000 participants.

TSV Schmiden I: Third victory in a row at the German Gymnastics Festival!
The International German Gymnastics Festival 2025 took place in Leipzig and enjoyed great participation. Around 80,000 sports enthusiasts came together to celebrate this important sporting event. In the midst of this colorful atmosphere, the TSV Schmiden I gymnastics group achieved an outstanding success: The club won the Germany Cup in the 15 plus age group and thus secured its third victory in a row. This is a remarkable milestone for the talented team, which featured over 78 participants including gymnasts, gymnasts, judges, coaches and support staff. TSV Schmiden was the club in the Swabian Gymnastics Association with the highest number of participants.
Another notable aspect of the gymnastics festival is the long tradition of this event. The first German gymnastics festival took place in Coburg as early as 1860, and the event has continued to develop since then. Loud Wikipedia In 2005, the gymnastics festival was given the title “International” to enable gymnasts from other countries to take part. This expansion enabled an even more diverse and rich sporting experience for everyone involved.
Successes and challenges
The TSV Schmiden group was extremely successful during the gymnastics festival. In addition to the main victory in the Germany Cup, the club achieved a total of three podium places. The gymnasts' impressive performances reflect the excellent training work and commitment of the entire team. These successes are particularly notable in the context of the challenges that recent years have brought to many sporting events.
The German Gymnastics Festival has an exciting and sometimes controversial history. The fact that the gymnastics festivals originally had a political background, which lost its importance after the founding of the empire in 1871, provides insight into the development. During National Socialism, the gymnastics festivals were used for political propaganda, which is viewed critically in retrospect. Today the focus is primarily on the sporting community, and the fun of exercise is very important.
The next International German Gymnastics Festival is already planned for 2025 in Leipzig and 2029 in Munich, which shows that the interest and enthusiasm for this sport is firmly anchored. With over 80,000 participants at this year's gymnastics festival and an increasing number of participants, the future of the gymnastics festival seems secure. This year's gymnastics festival in Leipzig is not only a showcase for sporting achievements, but also a symbol of the coming together of a large community of athletes from near and far.