Judo showdown: JSV Speyer defeated Erlangen and looks optimistically ahead!

Judo showdown: JSV Speyer defeated Erlangen and looks optimistically ahead!

On May 12, 2025, the JSV Speyer experienced an impressive appearance in the Judo-Bundesliga when the men triumphed with 11: 3 in the home fight against TV. The competition took place in Judomaxx, a place that Prime Minister Alexander Schweitzer visited for the first time that day.

Felix Bächle opened the duel and was able to emerge as the winner after a long, intensive fight. The newcomer Fabian Häßner as well as Pierre Ederer, Jan-Niklas Goldhammer and Franz Haettich contributed to the lead with early victories that the JSV Speyer quickly took the lead. Philip Müller secured a point for Erlangen, who lost to Yannick Himmelpach. Pascal Bruckmann celebrated a victory in his debut, which increased the break to 6: 1.

a strong team and an optimistic outlook

In the second round, team boss Andreas Benkert made a few changes. Max Düsterdiek, who gave his comeback after an injury break, was also able to win a victory. Despite defeats by Marius Kölbinger and Philipp Kappis, Felix Bächle, Viktor Driller, Patrick Schmidt, Franz Haettich and Yves Touna won their fights, which secured the clear final score of 11: 3

Andreas Benkert was very satisfied with the performance of the team and, above all, the rotation in the second round. "We are optimistic about the next day of fighting," said the trainer confidently, who competes against the reigning German champion Backnang. The recently achieved victory against Erlangen, in combination with the previous success against JC Leipzig, ensures an exciting table situation.

women continue their success

The women's team of JSV Speyer also performs well. In the Judo Bundesliga Südwest, they won 10: 4 against Sua Witten and thus secured the lead. Several successful fighters were awarded before the fight: Barbara Matic was honored for her Olympic victory, Seija Ballhaus as the new European champion and Alesia Büttner for her German championship. Nadine Lautenschläger also received honorary membership of the association, as the first woman in this position.

In the game, debutants such as Jolina Reinhold, Charlotte Nettesheim and Emma Listl also performed, with only Jolina lost their fight. At halftime, the JSV Speyer already led 5: 2. Darja Dorowskich increased to 6: 2 before the guests were able to shorten to 6: 4. Barbara Matic and the debutante Leonora Dorofeev and Bettina Bauer contributed to the final score with further victories. Teresa Zenker won without a fight. Nadine Lautenschläger praised the achievements of her newcomers and the guests.

The next home fight of women will take place on June 28th against JC Walheim, which is also without loss. The overall development around the Judo Bundesliga, the highest league for judo teams in Germany, is promising, especially if you look at the strongly positioned teams of the JSV Speyer.