The recent German Team Championships for senior men and women in Sittensen showcased remarkable performances from Bavarian teams. The competitions yielded a complete set of medals, including a prestigious gold medal for the BCF Wolfratshausen women’s team.
BCF Wolfratshausen Triumphs in Senior Women’s Division
The standout achievement came from the BCF Wolfratshausen senior women’s 60 team. The trio of Karen Hellwig, Cornelia Bienstadt, and Claudia John emerged victorious, claiming the championship title as a late entrant. This victory marked a repeat of their success from two years ago in Dachau.
Final Match Highlights
- In the semifinals, they faced the Bavarian champions, TTF Unteres Zusamtal.
- This time, Wolfratshausen avenged their previous loss and advanced to the finals.
- In an exciting final, they defeated Niendorfer TSV with a close score of 3:2.
This win earned Karen Hellwig her fifth title at this championship. Notably, she and Bienstadt, the current European champions in the senior women’s 60 doubles, remained unbeaten in the tournament.
Other Bavarian Teams Excel
TTF Unteres Zusamtal finished in fourth place after narrowly missing the bronze medal against Gärtringen. Additionally, the senior men’s team from TSV Gräfelfing also reached the finals. Members Berti Pilsl, Andreas Krämer, and Werner Schaffer had notable victories but lost to DJK BW Annen, finishing as vice-champions.
Additional Medals for Bavaria
In the senior women’s 50 category, Viktoria Wombach secured a silver medal. After a rematch against Niendorfer TSV, the defending champions Renata Kissner and Claudia Edelhäuser were unable to retain their title, losing with a score of 3:1.
Furthermore, the ESV München-Freimann team in the senior women’s 40 division also claimed a bronze medal. After facing defeat in the semifinals against TTV Angelburg, they showcased resilience and triumphed over Niendorfer TSV with a score of 3:2 in the playoff for third place.
The performances of these teams highlight the strength and competitiveness of Bavarian senior athletes in national tournaments.
