Two young footballers from Saarlouis, competing at the national level, are on their journey to the World Cup.
Two young baseball prodigies from Saarlouis, Thore Penke and Moritz Holzhey, have made history by being selected for the German U12 national team to compete in the World Championship in Taiwan.
Their selection marks a significant achievement for youth baseball in Saarlouis, a city that has been actively nurturing its sports programs and baseball clubs, such as the Saarlouis Hornets, who have recently shown promising results in pre-season games.
While the exact details of a city hall reception in honour of Thore and Moritz were not explicitly mentioned, the importance of such recognition for local athletes is not lost. The city's leadership has expressed pride in having two national players from Saarlouis, and it is common for municipalities to offer such receptions to honour their athletes' achievements.
During their visit to the Saarlouis town hall, Thore and Moritz were given a special welcome. They were inscribed in the Golden Book of the City by Eric Brenk, the captain of the German national team, during an international match between Germany and France last year. The city's leaders, including Mayor Marc Speicher, Mayor Carsten Quirin, and Deputy Mayor Gerald Purucker, were present at the event.
As ambassadors of sport and the European city of Saarlouis, Thore and Moritz were presented with a farewell gift - the exclusive Saarlouis sports pennant. They were also gifted the comic book "Fluxus", which tells stories and legends of the city. The young athletes were also allowed to take a look at the Golden Book of the City.
The city of Saarlouis aims to further strengthen the baseball location of Saarlouis. As part of this effort, a Saarland performance centre is to be created, with improved infrastructure and expanded training capacities. The mayor, Carsten Quirin, expressed his belief that in a few years, Thore Penke and Moritz Holzhey will also be part of the German men's national team.
As Thore and Moritz embark on their journey to the World Championship, the city of Saarlouis wishes them a good journey, many sporting experiences, and unforgettable friendships. The whole town will be cheering for them, hoping to see them bring home the World Championship trophy.
Thore Penke and Moritz Holzhey, having excelled in baseball, will represent Saarlouis in the World Championship. Recognizing their achievements, the city of Saarlouis gifted them the exclusive Saarlouis sports pennant, a symbol of their city's athletic spirit, as they embark on this global sports competition.