The city of Salzgitter is sending a strong and lasting message of support for organized sports: The Salzgitter District Sports Association and the city have agreed on a contract to ensure funding for sports for the next five years. This contractually guarantees 525,000 euros annually for the work of organized sports, the Salzgitter District Sports Association, and its clubs. Mayor Frank Klingebiel had advocated for this contract extension early on. “I am pleased that the City Council passed this resolution unanimously,” said Mayor Frank Klingebiel, expressing his satisfaction with the vote.

For sports in Salzgitter, this means planning certainty and a reliable outlook. As an umbrella organization, the District Sports Federation represents nearly 22,500 members in 111 sports clubs and 12 specialized associations.

“This agreement sends a groundbreaking signal for sports in Salzgitter. It creates reliability and demonstrates the importance of sports for our urban community,” said Mayor Frank Klingebiel.

The five-year contractual agreement establishes a long-term and reliable foundation for cooperation between the city, the District Sports Federation, and sports clubs. It sends a strong signal for the future of sports in Salzgitter.