Throng of 300 Skilled Youth Athletes Gathered at Talentiade

Intense traffic occurred during the weekends of September 7th and 8th at the Dieter-Forte-Gesamtschule sports facilities. Approximately 300 exceptional primary school students were drawn to the 17th Talentiade event, having excelled in the 'CHECK!' physical fitness assessment, and were invited...

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2025 September 11 . 4:12 PM

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Thorough gathering of 300 youthful sports prodigies at Talentiade event

Throng of 300 Skilled Youth Athletes Gathered at Talentiade

In the heart of Düsseldorf, the Ruderclub Germania played host to an exciting event last Saturday. The Talentiade sports course, a support measure in the city's model of movement, sports, and talent promotion for particularly gifted children, brought together young athletes and experts from various performance support clubs.

Mayor Thomas Geisel was present at the event, lending his support to the city's initiative. The day was filled with energy and enthusiasm as children from across Düsseldorf tried their hands at eleven Olympic sports, including basketball, football, handball, hockey, judo, athletics, swimming, taekwondo, tennis, table tennis, and water polo.

Leonie Pieper, a rower from the Stockheim Team Düsseldorf, was also present. Last year, she won the bronze medal in the lightweight double sculls at the World Championships in Austria, adding a touch of inspiration to the event.

The accompanying parents could observe their children from the tribune, cheering them on as they navigated through the various sports. The children were divided into several groups, each receiving guidance from the experts on hand.

Since 2003, the Sports Department of the state capital Düsseldorf has determined the motor skills of all second-graders through the "CHECK!" test. Last year, 4,573 children were tested in Düsseldorf. All children who were tested are invited to various follow-up measures, ensuring that no talent goes unnoticed.

The results of the "CHECK!" test are analyzed individually for each child, with the aim of identifying and nurturing potential talent. The Talentiade initiative in Düsseldorf, unfortunately, does not have information available on who initially launched it.

The sports course took place in a city that consistently supports Olympic sports up to the highest level of performance. It was a day of discovery, learning, and inspiration, with the young athletes leaving with newfound passions and a taste of what it takes to excel in their chosen sport.