Jannik Isken triumphs: new rifle king of Neukirchen crowned!

Jannik Isken triumphs: new rifle king of Neukirchen crowned!

Neukirchen, Deutschland - In Neukirchen, high mood is announced! On July 12, 2025, Jannik Isken became a new rifle king and caused emotion when he broke out in tears of joy after the 121st shot and hugged his wife Miriam. The couple succeeds Marco and Monja Schytrumpf, who had worn the royal dignity for two years. Just in time for the shooting festival, which is one of the most important traditions for many, the residents enjoyed festive customs and social get -together.

like hna a hearty rifle breakfast in the Waldecker Hof. At 10.30 a.m., the members of the shooting club put down a wreath at the cenotaph and thus intended to the deceased. At 11.30 a.m. the starting signal for bird shooting at the natural shooting range "Lange Helle".

traditional shooting and success

The shooters needed some shots to clear the different parts of the wooden bird, which traditionally serve to determine the rifle king. Melanie Oppermann-Peter secured the right wing with her fifth shot, while the left wing, the scepter and the head of Marco Schytrumpf were shot down after six more shots. Ramon Eichler then crowned his performance with the 35th shot when he won the crown. Marius Peter was also successful and won the apple and the right foot with his 56th and 67th shot.

Shooting is part of the traditional method to determine the rifle king in Germany, as well as DSB . A wooden bird is attached to an elevated bar that the shooters have to target with different weapons. It is also a sign of the rifle king that he will be honored with a royal chain in the course of the year that receives another member to remember the victory.

celebrations and congratulations

Mayor Henning Scheele, who also celebrated his 55th birthday that day, was also on site and created a happy mood by offering free beer and non -alcoholic drinks for everyone. Mayor Claudia Hummel warmly congratulated him while treasurer Martin Schäfer presented a gift basket. The celebrations lasted until the early hours of the morning and were musically accompanied by the Egerländer "The 7 Series" and the Musikverein Neukirchen.

In the coming week, the rifle couple, King Andreas I. Weitz and Queen Stephanie Meise, will take the place over the shooting festival. Andreas, 42 years old and electrical installer, already ruled the royal dignity as a young rifle king and is pleased to step into the footsteps of his father Herbert Weitz, who was a rifle king, like RP online reported.

For the city of Neukirchen, the shooting festival is a highlight of the year and an important part of cultural life. It brings people together who can celebrate their traditions and look back on a long history. From the happy mood to the exciting competitions - the shooting festival is the epitome of community and togetherness!