Field hockey final: Harvestehuder THC and Crefelder HTC become masters!

Field hockey final: Harvestehuder THC and Crefelder HTC become masters!

A big day for German field hockey: On June 1, 2025, the Harvestehuder THC was crowned with the men and the Crefeld HTC for the men's new German masters. The mood in the stadiums couldn't be better, and there is a reason. The Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reports that the Crefeld HTC won 3-1 in the final against the Rot-Weiss Cologne. In front of around 3,400 spectators in the arena, the two teams fought an exciting duel. After half -time, Crefeld turned up and scored three goals in the second half: Masi Pfandt scored in the 31st minute, followed by Lucas Bachmann, who struck twice in 41st and 51st minute. Captain Niklas Wellen was full of praise for the team and described the performance as "incredible".

The players of the Harvestehuder THC fought against the Düsseldorf HC and won the title with a 2-1 win. The goals scored Emilia Landshut (22nd minute) and Laura Saenger (35th minute), while the Düsseldorf HC was only successful once. This championship is of particular importance for the women of the HTHC, because it has been their first field title since 1973 and the 15th title of the association. In addition, HTHC secures participation in the Euro Hockey League (EHL).

the upswing of the field hockey in Germany

field hockey is one of the most successful Olympic sports in Germany, this is also evident in the statistics. According to hockey100.de , the national teams of the German Hockey Federation (DHB) have won proud 15 Olympic medals since 1928, including four gold. This shows that hockey is not only very important in the Bundesliga, where the league is single -track and with twelve teams. In the World Cup medal mirror, the men of the German national team take thoughtful places, with three gold, two silver and four bronze medals.

The male national team at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 had recently won the gold medal. The team prevailed against the Netherlands in the final and let their fans cheer. The decline from 370 to 361 hockey clubs between 2019 and 2021 also shows that despite the challenges, many people still remain loyal to hockey.

The fascination of hockey

The enthusiasm for hockey is unbroken - sport is one of the most popular worldwide. Not only the Olympic stage is fueling interest, local clubs and tournaments also ensure new fans. The euro hockey championships 2025, which will take place in Mönchengladbach, attract numerous spectators.

For the event, even 400 volunteers are being sought to contribute to the design of an unforgettable event. Hockey has also found its place in the Special Olympics since 2024, which further underlines the diversity and accessibility of sport.

The success of the German hockey national teams and these championships at Club level clearly show that sport in Germany has achieved a third dimension-the fascination for hockey continues to grow. And with talented players, committed clubs and a loyal audience, the future of field hockey is secured in this country.