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New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
German sprint stars storm into KL for Merdeka test
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top sprinters will get a rare chance to test themselves against Germany's finest at the Cahya Mata Super Series at Merdeka Stadium this weekend. The German squad, using Malaysia as a training base ahead of next month's World Athletics Relay Championships in Guangzhou, will be led by Owen Ansah, the first German to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m. Ansah clocked 9.99s at the German Championships in Braunschweig last June, and will line up in both the 100m and 4x100m relay. Joining him are fellow speedsters Lucas Ansah-Peprah (PB 10.00), Yannick Wolf (10.08) and Julian Wagner (10.11), all set to compete in both the individual sprint and relay events. It will be an ideal benchmark for local stars Khairul Hafiz Jantan, Jonathan Nyepa, Pengiran Aidil Auf Hajam, and Malaysia Games champion Danish Iftikhar Roslee, as they aim to match up against elite opposition. The German men's and women's teams have been training in Malaysia for the past three weeks as part of their final preparations for the World Relays in China on May 10-11. In the women's 100m, national record holder Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli (PB 11.49) will face a strong field, including Germany's top sprinter Sina Mayer, who holds the national record at 11.25. She will be joined by Sophia Junk, Rebekka Haase and Lisa Mayer, who are also slated to run in both the individual and relay events. Malaysia Athletics technical director John Ballard said the meet, which kicks off the local athletics season, will offer invaluable experience. "It's a great opportunity for our sprinters to line up against top-tier athletes from Germany," said Ballard. "Our runners are using this competition as part of their build-up for the Asian Championships in Gumi, South Korea from May 27-31." However, in a strategic move, the German men's sprinters will only run in the 100m semi-finals and sit out the final, in a bid to conserve energy for the World Relays. "The Germans will also field two teams each in the men's and women's 4x100m relays at this weekend's meet," added the Australian coach.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
AP PHOTOS: Bloody fingers are just part of the game in this traditional German sport
A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Competitors celebrates after their bouts while they try to pull the opponents over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes attend the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes attend the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he tries to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Competitors celebrates after their bouts while they try to pull the opponents over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Competitors warm up for their bout while they try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Competitors celebrates after their bouts while they try to pull the opponents over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes attend the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes attend the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he tries to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Competitors celebrates after their bouts while they try to pull the opponents over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Competitors warm up for their bout while they try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A competitor warms up for his bout while he try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) PANG, Germany (AP) — Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits as they vied for the top prize at Germany's championship in the sport of fingerhakeln or finger wrestling. Around 180 competitors took part in Sunday's 64th German championship in Pang, which is about an hour's drive southwest of Munich. Advertisement It's thought that finger wrestling, popular in Germany's Alpine region and neighboring Austria, originated as a way to settle disputes. The earliest depictions of the sport date to the 19th century. Participants wore the traditional Bavarian dress known as tracht. ____ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Toronto Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Bloody fingers are just part of the game in this traditional German sport
Published Apr 27, 2025 • 2 minute read Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. Photo by Matthias Schrader / AP Photo PANG, Germany — Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits Sunday as they vied for the top prize at Germany's championship in the sport of fingerhakeln, or finger wrestling. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Around 180 competitors took part in Sunday's 64th German championship in Pang, about an hour's drive southwest of Munich. It's thought that finger wrestling, popular in Germany's Alpine region and neighbouring Austria, originated as a way to settle disputes. The earliest depictions of the sport go back to the 19th century. Participants on Sunday wore the traditional Bavarian dress known as tracht. Two competitors sit on opposite sides of a table and each hooks one finger — usually the middle finger — through a small leather loop. As soon as a referee signals the start, each contestant tries to pull the other across the table swiftly. The whole thing usually lasts a few seconds, and dislocated fingers are common. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Special attendants sit behind each athlete to catch them should one of them suddenly lose his grip and fly backwards. The winner moves to the next round. By custom, only men take part. Today fingerhakeln is highly organized and follows strict rules starting with exactly defined measurements for both the table and the leather loop. In Sunday's championship, there were several winners in different weight and age categories. There are nine clubs in Germany and another four in neighbouring Austria, says Georg Hailer, chairman of Germany's oldest and biggest club, Fingerhakler Schlierachgau. 'It's not dangerous at all,' Hailer said. 'Of course, there will be open wounds and small injuries on the fingers from time to time. It looks worse than it really is, because there's blood.' It's not just brute force but skill too, said Maximilian Woelfl, a wrestler from the Bavarian town of Laufach. 'There are different techniques — how do I sit at the table?' he said. 'How do I transfer my power as quickly as possible to the loop? And of course you need a well-trained finger.' Competitors warm up by hoisting heavy blocks or pulling on cables with their competition finger. Later this summer, the Bavarian championships in Mittenwald will once again demand all the strength that the athletes can muster _ and perhaps a few patches of skin. Canada Sports Columnists Sunshine Girls Columnists
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bloody fingers are just part of the game in this traditional German sport
Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) PANG, Germany (AP) — Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits Sunday as they vied for the top prize at Germany's championship in the sport of fingerhakeln, or finger wrestling. Around 180 competitors took part in Sunday's 64th German championship in Pang, about an hour's drive southwest of Munich. Advertisement It's thought that finger wrestling, popular in Germany's Alpine region and neighboring Austria, originated as a way to settle disputes. The earliest depictions of the sport go back to the 19th century. Participants on Sunday wore the traditional Bavarian dress known as tracht. Two competitors sit on opposite sides of a table and each hooks one finger — usually the middle finger — through a small leather loop. As soon as a referee signals the start, each contestant tries to pull the other across the table swiftly. The whole thing usually lasts a few seconds, and dislocated fingers are common. Special attendants sit behind each athlete to catch them should one of them suddenly lose his grip and fly backwards. The winner moves to the next round. By custom, only men take part. Today fingerhakeln is highly organized and follows strict rules starting with exactly defined measurements for both the table and the leather loop. In Sunday's championship, there were several winners in different weight and age categories. Advertisement There are nine clubs in Germany and another four in neighboring Austria, says Georg Hailer, chairman of Germany's oldest and biggest club, Fingerhakler Schlierachgau. 'It's not dangerous at all," Hailer said. 'Of course, there will be open wounds and small injuries on the fingers from time to time. It looks worse than it really is, because there's blood.' It's not just brute force but skill too, said Maximilian Woelfl, a wrestler from the Bavarian town of Laufach. 'There are different techniques — how do I sit at the table?" he said. "How do I transfer my power as quickly as possible to the loop? And of course you need a well-trained finger.' Advertisement Competitors warm up by hoisting heavy blocks or pulling on cables with their competition finger. Later this summer, the Bavarian championships in Mittenwald will once again demand all the strength that the athletes can muster — and perhaps a few patches of skin.
