Pole Vault Championships in a Unique Setting - Hanover's Opera Square hosts free German Championships in pole vault and more
Hanover is set to host The Finals from July 23 to 26, featuring national championships across 24 sports. Among the highlights will be the German Pole Vault Championships, held in the city's iconic Opera Square. Entry to the event will be free for spectators.
The men's pole vault competition kicks off on July 23, with the women's event following the next day. Athletes will vie for national titles in a striking open-air setting. Opera Square will also serve as the venue for the German Beach Volleyball and Speed Climbing Championships during the four-day event.
*The Finals* brings together elite competitors from multiple disciplines, though exact participant numbers for beach volleyball remain unconfirmed. Organisers have emphasised the festival-like atmosphere, blending high-level sport with public accessibility.
Germany's top pole vaulters will be crowned in Hanover, alongside champions in beach volleyball and speed climbing. With no admission fees, the event aims to draw large crowds to Opera Square. The championships will close on July 26 after a packed schedule of competitions.