Successful participation of the Rugby Village Hargelsberg in the United World Games in Klagenfurt

KLAGENFURT, HARGELSBERG. From June 22 to 25, the annual international United World Games took place in Klagenfurt. The Rugby Village Hargelsberg was represented with its U12 and U14 teams and was able to compete in exciting matches against teams from the Czech Republic, Germany, and Hungary.

State Sports President Martin Kühr expressed great satisfaction with the performance of the youth: “Our players had the opportunity to compete against international competition and did so extremely successfully.”

Section leader David Habichler is particularly proud of the excellent coaching team and the dedicated commitment of the players and their parents: “Our parents actively cheered and supported their girls and boys.”

Captain Valentin Kühr is enthusiastic about participating in the tournament: “It was a great experience to play with my team from Hargelsberg in Klagenfurt and to show how well we can play rugby in our small village.”

The U12 team from Hargelsberg fought hard for an outstanding fourth place, which is a remarkable achievement given the strong international competition.

The United World Games provide young sports talents from around the world with a platform to showcase their skills. In addition to rugby, numerous other sports are represented at the games, including soccer, basketball, and athletics.

Participation in international tournaments like the United World Games allows young athletes to gain valuable experience and develop their sporting skills. It promotes intercultural exchange and creates unforgettable memories for all participants.

Overall, the participation of the Rugby Village Hargelsberg in the United World Games was a great success and shows that even from a small village, talented athletes can emerge who can hold their own at the international level.

The team’s officials and supporters are rightly proud of the achievements of their young athletes and look confidently towards the sporting future of the Rugby Village Hargelsberg.