FCK is chosen as the team of 2024 in Rhineland-Palatinate!

FCK is chosen as the team of 2024 in Rhineland-Palatinate!

The 1st FC Kaiserslautern was officially elected as the "Team of 2024" in Rhineland-Palatinate. This award was awarded by the State Sports Association of Rhineland-Palatinate as part of a gala in Mainz. With 23.8 percent of the votes, the FCK secured first place in front of the Gladiators Trier, who received 19.7 percent, and the judo women of JSV Speyer, who came in third with 19.5 percent. This is already the sixth award for the FCK, which was previously honored in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2022. This new award marks a remarkable turning point for the association, which was in 2023 shortly before relegation from the second Bundesliga.

Under the guidance of coach Markus Begin, the team showed a strong performance and managed not only to avert the descent, but also to move into the final of the DFB Cup. The FCK managed to play a first half of the season that was free of relegation worries. This remarkable development could be seen as a decisive factor for the high consent of the voters when choosing the team of the year.

services and challenges

The choice for the "team of the year" not only reflects the success of the FCK, but also represents the tough work of everyone involved. The team was in a critical situation in spring 2023, but was able to free itself from this situation through fighting spirit and teamwork. The impressive commitment and passion of the players and the coaching team have now been recognized with this award.

parallel to this award were also honors for outstanding individual athletes. Gesa Krause, who competed in the 3000-meter obstacle discipline, was voted Rhineland-Palatinate athlete of the year. She achieved 23.2 percent of the votes and was particularly impressive after her baby break. Julian Weber, Speer Verver from the USC Mainz, won in the men's category after taking sixth place at the Olympic Games.

sports plaque of the state Rhineland-Palatinate

The sports plaque of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate is the highest award for sporting achievements in the state. Since its introduction in 1962 by the then Prime Minister Peter Altmeier, it has served the recognition of excellent sporting achievements and special merits for sport. Suggestions for the award can be submitted by members of the state government, and the award ceremony is made by the country's prime minister. Interestingly, the badge can also be awarded to people who do not reside in Rhineland-Palatinate, but can have relevant merits for sport in the state.

Overall, the honor of the 1. FC Kaiserslautern not only shows the success of the association last year, but also illustrates the positive development of sport in Rhineland-Palatinate. This year's awards are proof of commitment and passion that athletes and clubs in this region have.

[the-betz-burnt] reports that the election as the “team of the year” is a highlight in the Rhineland-Palatinate sports calendar, while [Rheinpfalz.de] presents further important details on the explanations and results of the votes. More information about the sports badge and its importance can also be found on [Wikipedia].