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All things sports in Jena: Match reports and news from FC Carl Zeiss Jena, Medipolis SC Jena, and updates on local amateur sports and club activities.
A new event format combining physical activity, electronic music, and social gathering starts today at StadtLab Jena under the title “After Run Beats x Techno Ping Pong.”
Harald Irmscher, one of the most influential figures in the history of FC Carl Zeiss Jena and a former GDR international, celebrates his 80th birthday. Known for his technical elegance and strategic vision, he remains a central icon of the legendary “Fiat-Elf.”
FC Carl Zeiss Jena and offensive player Kay Seidemann have mutually terminated their contract. After months of fan protests, fitness issues, and disciplinary problems, the club draws a final line.
A statewide initiative has launched the “Bäder in Not” petition to save indoor swimming pools in Thüringen, receiving active support from Jenaer Bädergesellschaft.
Construction at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is progressing according to plan. The transformation of the West Stand and the integration of the Youth Performance Center (NLZ) mark a significant milestone for FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
Heiko Weber, the former player and coach of FC Carl Zeiss Jena, is battling pancreatic cancer. A donation campaign has been launched to fund a specialized pain therapy.
Maxim Hessel, the 20-year-old defensive talent from FC Carl Zeiss Jena, has reportedly attracted interest from several professional clubs, including Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, following an impressive season in the Regionalliga Nordost.
The Jena sports community is rallying behind one of its own. A donation account has been established for former coach Weber to provide financial support during a challenging personal period.
As FC Bayern München visits Jena, the local basketball scene prepares for a historic matchup. Science City Jena enters the ‘Game of the Year’ with courage and a nothing-to-lose mentality.
Relive a legendary moment in Thuringian football history. New archive footage from MDR captures FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s sensational 2006 ‘march-through’ from the fourth division to the 2. Bundesliga. Featuring former head coach Heiko Weber, the material showcases the fighting spirit and emotional atmosphere at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld that returned the club to the national spotlight. A must-watch for fans of the club from the Paradies.