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Cologne triumphs: German University Championships in Canoe Polo 2025!
WG Cologne wins the German University Championship in Canoe Polo 2025 with a confident 6-2 victory in the final against Göttingen.
Cologne triumphs: German University Championships in Canoe Polo 2025!
The German University Championship in Canoe Polo, which took place on May 20, 2025, once again demonstrated the dominance of the WG Cologne. Team 1 from WG Cologne competed in the discipline as defending champions and won the final comfortably with 6:2 against WG Göttingen. The Cologne team successfully defended its top position and became German university champions again. Team 2 from Cologne also showed impressive performances and secured the runner-up title.
In total, teams from several universities took part in the tournament, including the TU Berlin, WG Hamburg and WG Göttingen. The competition atmosphere was characterized by exciting games and a special focus on show and entertainment. The highlight was the Cologne final, accompanied by Cologne music, which thrilled the audience.
Top performers of the teams
The players of the first team that represented WG Cologne impressed with their skills throughout the tournament. Daniel Schiftner, Constantin Behrensmeier, Felix Holland, Nele Mai and Svea Greifenhagen were largely responsible for the team's 8-0 triumph against WG Hannover in the group phase and semi-finals. In two games, the strength of the team was undisputed and the entire team shone with their technique and cohesion.
The second team, on the other hand, had to deal with strong challenges. Although they advanced in the semifinals with a “golden goal” from Nina Hachenburg after three extra times against WG Aachen, they clearly lost 4-1 in the group game. Nevertheless, Team 2 was able to rely on a solid performer with players like Nina Hachenburg and Nele Cramer, while novices like Greta Petersen, Fabian Nicht and Linus Riedel gained valuable experience.
The tournament at a glance
The format of the German university championships was changed this year. The game now included four players per team, resulting in a more exciting and dynamic style of play. Although the WG Göttingen was able to fight for a return to the top of the German universities after a ten-year break, it was not enough to endanger Cologne's claim to the championship.
| placement | team |
|---|---|
| 1. | WG Cologne |
| 2. | Flat share Göttingen 1 |
| 3. | Shared apartment Hamburg |
| 4. | TU Berlin |
| 5. | University of Duisburg-Essen |
| 6. | FU Berlin |
| 7. | Shared apartment in Hanover |
| 8. | University of Leipzig |
| 9. | WG Aachen |
| 10. | University of Marburg |
| 11. | Flat share Göttingen 2 |
| 12. | HS Ruhr-West |
| 13. | WG Mainz |
| 14. | WG Aachen 2 |
| 15. | WG Potsdam |
| 16. | WG Darmstadt |
| 17. | University of Rostock |
The numbers and statistics in particular, such as the playing time of two times ten minutes with a half-time break, are crucial for understanding the game. Canoe polo, a sport that was introduced with the first rules by the German Canoe Association in 1926, has developed over the years into an exciting competition that places high demands on teamwork and strategy. The tournament underlined the relevance and quality of this sport within the university landscape.
In conclusion, it can be said that the Cologne team not only defended the title thanks to their outstanding performance, but also won the hearts of many fans. The competitive atmosphere and enthusiasm for canoe polo will certainly lead to further strengthening and increased interest in this emerging sport.