Customs championships in Baunatal: Sporty spirit promotes unity!

Customs championships in Baunatal: Sporty spirit promotes unity!

Around 2000 customs officers from all over Germany traveled to Baunatal to take part in the 18th customs championships 2025. The event, which has been organized by the German Customs Sports Aid (DZSH) since 2007, serves not only for sporting activities, but also to exchange and cohesion among customs officials. The championship recently celebrated its start and promises a weekend full of excitement in twelve different sports.

The spectrum of the announced disciplines ranges from beach volleyball to football to several athletics disciplines such as wide and high jump as well as various sprint routes. Here the participants can compete in teams, with two to two to the number of 15, for example in beach volleyball. The mood is splendidly fueled by cheering friends and colleagues who support the athletes loudly.

sporting diversity and team spirit

The customs championships offer an excellent opportunity for customs officials to leave their often labor -intensive everyday life behind and to focus on sport. An example of enthusiasm is Marcus Oschlies from Berlin, whose high jump was cheered by many spectators. Kristina Martin from Schweinfurt also stands out, who are devoted to three disciplines: sprint, shot put and long jump.

The joint training and frequent contacts before and during the competitions are strengthened the team feeling among the officials. To pull together together is in the foreground, which makes the customs championships a unique event. The participants not only come from all over Germany, but also bring memories of joint training times.

What can the athletes expect?

On Friday, July 11, 2025, some exciting competitions were already taking place. In volleyball there were two halls, which were played at the same time, with a dedicated team of helpers, which ensured that everything went smoothly. Athletic disciplines such as three -way fight, high jump and sprints have already launched the first athletes. A well -planned supporting program ensures that the athletes get their money's worth both sporty and social.

The customs administration has also made a lot of do in the area of top sports. Ski sports have been promoted among customs officials since 1952, with the customs Ski team currently comprising 74 members. This structure allows talents to discover and support. The disciplines of alpine, biathlon, cross -country skiing, ski jump and Nordic combination are also promoted with special consideration for athletes with disabilities, which underlines the importance of sport in customs administration.

"We attach great importance to offering the customs officers professional opportunities and at the same time the chance of sporting success," explains a spokesman for the customs administration. The occupation of the teams shows that the customs administration is not only a large family, but also a place where sport and work can go hand in hand.

stay tuned to learn more about the exciting competitions of the customs championships that bring this community of customs officials together in Baunatal. For current information and results, visit the website of the HNA, Dzsh and Zoll.de.