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KSC ASAHI Spremberg celebrates a shower of gold at the Hellmann Cup!
KSC ASAHI Spremberg won eight gold medals in different age groups at the Hellmann Cup in Vetschau on November 12th, 2025.
KSC ASAHI Spremberg celebrates a shower of gold at the Hellmann Cup!
What a day of celebration for the athletes of KSC ASAHI Spremberg! At the Hellmann Cup in Vetschau they were not only able to demonstrate their skills, but also fill the medal shelves properly. The Spremberg judokas won a total of eight gold medals, a real reason to celebrate for the club and the region.
In the U13 age group, the twins Amy and Amelia Krupper and Liam Urbanek were the stars of the day and secured gold medals. In the U18, the seal in the weight class up to 66 kilograms went to Elron Brettschneider, who put in an impressive performance. It wasn't just gold that glittered, as some silver and bronze medals were also won at this event.
Further successes and placements
Overall, the successes of KSC ASAHI ran like a common thread through the two days of competition. On the second day, Luc Rochor and Aaron Schumann shone with gold in the U9. The wave of success also continued in the U11 category: Emmi Meyer and Julius Smith also won gold. But that wasn't all! Some athletes secured silver and bronze medals, which further enhanced the rankings:
| Medals | names |
|---|---|
| Gold | Amy Krupper, Amelia Krupper, Liam Urbanek, Elron Brettschneider, Luc Rochor, Aaron Schumann, Emmi Meyer, Julius Smith |
| Silver | Joline Böttcher, Djabrail Khatuev, Maximilian Semisch, Mila Göpfert, Luca Fehse, Fiodor Fialkowski |
| Bronze | Tim Siebert, Ruslan Schwagerus, Niklas Heinke, Liora Groß, Mira Zschornack, John Dziergwa, Theo Marko |
But that wasn't all: there were also notable placements beyond the medals. Leila Sprafke and Leopold Ramisch secured 5th place, while Jara Mudrack, Eddy Blauth and Marek Holub landed in 7th place. With such a variety of achievements, the KSC ASAHI Spremberg can undoubtedly be proud of its judokas.
The background and meaning of judo
Judo, a modern martial art, originated in Japan and was founded in 1882 by Kanō Jigorō. It has been a recognized competitive sport since the 1964 Olympic Games. Judokas compete against each other in different weight classes and try to defeat their opponents using techniques such as throwing or holding. The special thing about judo is that it is not just about winning, but also promotes the development of mutual respect and ethical principles.
The philosophy of Judo is based on the principles of “Seiryoku-Zenyo” (good use of energy) and “Jita-Kyoei” (mutual welfare), which form the basis of the training culture. Through the various competition rules and techniques, such as the three main categories of nage-waza (throwing techniques), katame-waza (intervention techniques) and atemi-waza (striking techniques), judo is more than just a competition - it is a way of life.
Let's not fall into old patterns, we congratulate the KSC ASAHI Spremberg on its excellent performance in this top-class tournament and look forward to further exciting competitions in the region!
You can find more details about judo and its principles at Wikipedia read where interesting information about the history and techniques can be found.