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Mülheim Welcomes Young Badminton Talent for International Games
Mülheim an der Ruhr. A delegation of city officials, including Mayor Marc Buchholz, City Director and Sports Director David Lüngen, Frank Esser, chairman of the Mülheim Sports Association, and Martina ellerwald, Head of the Mülheim Sportservice, visited the FISU Badminton Youth Camp on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. They expressed their admiration for the dedication of the 64 young participants.
Mayor Buchholz shared his personal connection to such events, recalling his positive experience accompanying a youth group to the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. He emphasized the lasting impact of these major sporting gatherings on young people and their supervisors.
The FISU Badminton Youth Camp is a notable component of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games.From July 16th to July 26th, 2025, 64 individuals aged 14 to 21 are immersed in a comprehensive program.This includes intensive badminton training,engaging educational leisure activities,and hands-on volunteer experience supporting the international competition in the western region.
Young Volunteers Crucial to Badminton Competition Management
A unique aspect of the camp is the participants’ accommodation within the von-Der-Tann-Straße sports hall. For ten days, they live together in a communal setting while simultaneously playing a vital role in the competitions as “moppers.” These young volunteers are responsible for the crucial task of game management during the international badminton matches. The camp aims to foster not onyl athletic skills but also significant social and community values.
The Badminton Youth Camp is under the leadership of Daniel Pacheco Calderón and Gabriele Poste from the Badminton State Association of North Rhine-Westphalia. they are supported by a dedicated team of ten instructors, ensuring high-level athletic and pedagogical guidance. additionally, participants have access to the well-equipped sports facilities at the Styrum Sports Park, conveniently located adjacent to the von-Tann-Straße sports hall, for their leisure time.
This collaborative initiative is organized by the Badminton State Association of North Rhine-Westphalia in close partnership with the Mülheim Sportservice and the Mülheim Sportbund. The project receives crucial financial backing from the Sparkassenstiftung Mülheim an der Ruhr, marking its 25th anniversary.
