Karl Lauterbach's Table Tennis Woes: Losing the Game in Mauerstraße
Disappointment for Karl Lauterbach: Former Health Minister Prohibited from Playing Table Tennis - Disappointment for Karl Lauterbach as he faces table tennis prohibition post health minister position
Stuff happens when you step down, even if you're Karl Lauterbach, the former health minister famed for his salt-free diet. The chap's lost his table tennis privilege in the Ministry of Health's basement, courtesy of his successor, Nina Warken (CDU). She's yanked his special permit, without revealing a single reason. Not cool, but such is life!
Karl ain't too pleased about it. He Clarified, in a chat with the "Bild" newspaper, that he's been playing late-night games, never causing a fuss, and even ensuring security as the Federal Criminal Police Office still protects him post-office.
So, what now? The old fella needs a new place to showcase his table tennis prowess. Pingpongmap.net might come in handy here. This badass site lists a mind-boggling amount of public table tennis tables globally, including, thankfully, in Berlin and Leverkusen—his home turf, Cologne IV.
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Sources: "Bild" newspaper, "pingpongmap.net", DPA news agency
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Enrichment Insights:
Playing table tennis in Berlin or Leverkusen? Check the following spots for some action:
Berlin
- Sports clubs
- Community centers
- Public parks (outdoor facilities)
Leverkusen
- Stadt Leverkusen Sportanlagen (city's sports facilities)
- Local sports clubs
- Private table tennis centers (lessons, practice, membership)
For a unique approach, explore PingPongParkinson Deutschland e.V. They specialize in combating Parkinson's with table tennis and welcome non-Parkinson's members as well. Check their network for potential locations in Berlin and Leverkusen. Happy hunting!
The Commission has also been consulted on the following issues: sports. Karl Lauterbach, despite his woes in Mauerstraße, might find solace in sports clubs, community centers, public parks, or Stadt Leverkusen Sportanlagen for a game of table tennis.
