Venue Plaque presented to Walter-Schädlich-Halle

On Sunday, 8 December 2024, the venue plaque was presented at the Walter-Schädlich-Halle in Duisburg as part of the German University Judo Championships. Duisburg is one of the six host cities that will organise the FISU World University Games Rhine-Ruhr 2025 next year. The Walter-Schädlich-Halle in Duisburg will be one of many venues for the multi-sport event in July 2025. Some of the basketball competitions will be held there next summer.  

Johannes Karsch, Senior Manager Science & Education, presented DuisburgSport Operations Manager Jürgen Dietz with the official venue plaque. ‘We are delighted to welcome the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games to Duisburg next summer. Duisburg is known not only for its excellent sports facilities, but also for its hospitality and sports-loving population. We look forward to providing the international athletes with an unforgettable experience,’ said Dietz.  

Also on site were Moritz Belmann, Honorary Head of Judo at the German University Sports Federation (adh), Daniel Krüger, Head of University Sports at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Gideon Mehlich, Junior Manager Venue Management and Yannick van der Kolk, Manager Sports Judo. 

The presentation of the venue plaque is another important milestone on the way to one of the biggest multi-sport events in the coming year 2025.

About the Venue Plaque 

The sports venues of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games are more than just venues - they are the heart of a sports festival that brings the world to us! Athletes from around 150 countries will be competing in fair and professional competition. This is where records are set, emotions are shared and stories are written. Each venue will have its own unique plaque to be displayed at the site. The 400mm diameter stainless steel plaque is much more than a sign - it is a symbol of recognition and a plaque of honour for each venue that becomes part of this unique event.