Exciting participation in the German University Beach Volleyball Championships

Luis Lettau, a student teacher of sport and mathematics, and Jan Reinbold, a student of civil engineering, competed for the men's team. Luis Lettau replaced Karim Goldmann, who was ill, at short notice. Despite the last-minute change, the duo put in an impressive performance.

The tournament began for the men on Sunday, June 16, with a win and a narrow defeat in the group phase. Luis Lettau impressed with strong block touches, while Jan Reinbold proved his defensive strength. Although the second game was deservedly won by the opposing team, who later also made it into the main draw, Lettau and Reinbold were also able to score important points and show off their volleyball skills in front of the home crowd. In the subsequent crossover match, they once again came up against a well-coordinated team. The special coordination and precise attacks of their opponents ultimately led to the Kassel team winning the match. Unfortunately, this was not enough to advance to the next round. Despite their elimination in the qualifying round, Lettau and Reinbold were able to leave several teams behind them and gain valuable experience.

The women's team from the University of Kassel, consisting of Lotta Weinrich, a student teacher of biology and sport, and Viktoria Schubert, a student teacher of mathematics, biology and sport, also had to prove themselves in the qualifying round. Preparation was hampered by an injury, which made the challenge even greater. The first match against the opponents from the University of Marburg was narrowly lost 13:15 and 11:15. Despite a stable reception and targeted attacks, coordination problems in defense and passing prevented a victory. Thanks to a lucky draw, Weinrich and Schubert nevertheless finished third in their group of four.

In the decisive match to advance to the next round, they faced a strong team from Munich. The match was characterized by long rallies and hard-fought points, but in the end the Munich team came out on top and secured their place in the main draw.

The competition this year was significantly higher than last year in Munich, which makes the fighting spirit and performance of the Kassel teams all the more remarkable. Although both Kassel teams missed out on a place in the main draw in Bayreuth, they can still look back on their performances with pride. The men's team impressed with a strong attack and solid defense despite a last-minute reshuffle, while the women were able to keep up despite bad luck with injuries and tough competition.

Kassel University Sports would like to thank both teams for their spirited efforts and look forward to the next challenges.