The city of Hamburg played host to the fourth edition of the German Teqball Championships this past weekend, showcasing a fast-growing sport that continues to attract talent and attention nationwide, as 66 athletes participated. Held across two days at a packed venue, the tournament brought together Germany's top teqball athletes to compete across five main categories: men's singles & doubles, women's singles & doubles and mixed doubles. Importantly, the competition also served as the final selection event for the German squad heading to the 2025 World Teqball Championships later this year.

This year’s German Teqball Championships stood out not only for the level of play but also for its inclusive and comprehensive structure. In addition to the senior-level competitions, the championships included a youth category for the second time, underlining the German Teqball Federation's commitment to developing the sport at the grassroots level.

The youth competition featured 16 players (15 boys and 1 girl), underscoring Teqball’s growing popularity among younger athletes. The bronze medals were awarded to Luis Soldan and Max Zeitz, while Elias Petzold delivered an authoritative performance in the final to defeat Felix Trautmann of Karlsruher SV. With this victory, Petzold secured his second consecutive youth national title, cementing his reputation as one of Germany’s most promising young Teqball athletes..

In the men’s singles category, Max Hunfeld of AC Ding Dong Hannover successfully defended his title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Mattes Wisbar (FC St. Pauli). The bronze medals were shared by Diego Gollub and youth champion Elias Petzold, the latter pulling double duty over the weekend with impressive results in both categories.

The WS final was equally decisive. Daytona Hansen repeated her triumph from 2024 by defeating Jenny Anthony, last year’s bronze medalist, in straight sets. Luna Boutaleb and Lara Paul rounded out the podium in joint third.

The finals of both women's and mixed doubles featured an all-FC St. Pauli lineup, highlighting the club’s dominance in team formats. In the WD final, Germany’s top-ranked duo Nelly Wilke and Daytona Hansen delivered a confident performance, defeating teammates Linda Sellami and Leni Brüser in two sets. Bronze medals went to the pairs of Jenny Anthony & Bineta Hansen and Gloria Odosi & Teresa Neumann.

In the XD final, Wilke returned to the court alongside Till Bockholt. The pair triumphed in a tightly contested match against Leni Brüser and Yannic Stächelin, winning in straight sets. Moritz Hunfeld & Pauline Schmidt and Jon Nielsen & Linda Sellami secured third-place finishes.

The men’s doubles final proved to be one of the most gripping matches of the tournament. With last year’s champions Jon Nielsen and Diego Gollub falling in the semifinals, new champions were guaranteed. Max Hunfeld and Malte Bogenschütz earned their spot in the final by ousting the defending champions, while Mattes Wisbar and Till Bockholt advanced on the opposite side of the bracket after defeating Philip Koppitz and Hanno Heimann.

The final was a rollercoaster. After claiming the first set, Wisbar and Bockholt found themselves trailing 8:11 in the second set, facing four set points. In a display of elite composure and teamwork, they saved all four and mounted a stunning comeback to win the set 12:11, spectacularly securing the national title.

With the conclusion of the national championships, Germany’s delegation for the upcoming World Teqball Championships is now complete. Returning to the world stage are Nelly Wilke, Daytona Hansen, Max Hunfeld, and Till Bockholt—all national champions once again. Joining them for his first international appearance is Mattes Wisbar, whose performances in both singles and doubles earned him a well-deserved spot on the national team.