Torch relay as part of the LVM Saarland Troefo in Blickweiler
Big torch relay day in the Saarpfalz district celebrates its finale in Blickweiler
The big day of the torch relay in the Saarpfalz district as part of the Special Olympics National Games Saarland on Saturday, June 13, is just around the corner. With its third stop at around 5 p.m. as part of the LVM Saarland Trofeo in Blickweiler, the torch relay day culminates in a joint closing ceremony of the torchbearers, support teams, and the Trofeo community at the village square in Blickweiler.
District Administrator Frank John: "With this event, we once again emphasize that the torch relay stands in a special way for community, cohesion, and the unifying power of sports. Participating will also be something special for me. I hope for numerous visitors along the route who will be inspired, cheer on the runners as well as the cyclist, and then join the social gathering around the award ceremony of the Trofeo on the village square in Blickweiler."
Blieskastel's mayor Bernd Hertzler and the local head of Blickweiler, Walter Boßlet, both of whom will be involved in the torch handover, are also looking forward to the upcoming event. And Interior Minister Reinhold Jost has also announced his attendance.
The Olympic flame, the "Flame of Hope," burns in a miner's lamp, which is carried in Blickweiler by the inclusive tandem of Kaja Hurth and Michael Keck.
Kaja Hurth is an 18-year-old young woman who captivates with her open, friendly, and joyful nature. After attending the full-time community school in Neunkirchen, she is now working in the vocational training area of the Saarpfalz Workshop for adapted work. There, Kaja demonstrates great commitment and participates with great enthusiasm in the diverse offers and activities. Whether at the annual workshop festival, internal events, or public performances of the WE Move group, in which she actively dances: Kaja is always enthusiastically involved and contributes actively.
Exercise also plays an important role in her free time. She enjoys playing tennis and has been dancing for many years at TV Bierbach. Those who attend the carnival sessions can regularly see Kaja in her impressive dance performances.
Kaja is a lovable, open, and warm-hearted personality who inspires many people with her positive attitude. She appreciates the little things in life and lives by the motto: "Being there is everything!" With her joy of togetherness and her active lifestyle, she is a valuable part of the community and a role model for active participation.
Michael Keck, born in Franconia and residing in Niederwürzbach, is a former German badminton player who already won German championship titles as a junior. The Olympic participant and vice-European champion was one of the leading figures in German badminton in the 1990s. After more than twelve years as a sports soldier in the Bundeswehr and his subsequent work in the Ministry of Education, Michael Keck is now serving with the Saarland police. The 57-year-old is still active in sports today – but without a badminton racket, purely for fitness and fun.
The torch relay starts at 5 p.m. in Blickweiler and leads about 700 meters to the finish arch of the Trofeo circuit race in the village center. The torchbearer tandem is accompanied by a large group of runners from the Saarpfalz Workshop (SWA) in Blieskastel, by club members including those from the sports club SV 1919 Blickweiler-Breitfurt e.V., the gymnastics club Blickweiler, the tennis club Blickweiler, as well as other individuals.
After the run and the greetings on stage, the "We move" dance group of SWA will entertain with performances. Food and drinks are thankfully provided by the Blickweiler Fire Department and the village community.
Background
With a large torch relay day on Saturday, June 13, organized by the Saarpfalz district and Saarpfalz Tourism, attention is focused on the largest inclusive multi-sport event of the year in Germany, featuring around 4,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities. They will compete in 27 sports.In addition to Blickweiler, two other torch relay stations will take place in the morning in Medelsheim and in early afternoon in Homburg. The stations in Medelsheim and Blickweiler are integrated into the traditional Trofeo; the LVM Saarland Trofeo is once again part of the UCI Junior Nations Cup and thus one of the most important junior cycling race series worldwide.
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Photo: Sandra Brettar
Caption: Mayor Bernd Hertzler and local head Walter Boßlet are taking part in the torch run.
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