Paradise for Skaters: BMX and Skate Park Opened in Jena
On May 28, 2026, the modernized skate and BMX park in Jena’s Paradies was officially opened, offering optimized conditions for athletes of all levels.
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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.
Javelin World Record from Jena: Jan Železný’s Best Mark Stands for 30 Years
Exactly 30 years ago, on May 25, 1996, Czech javelin thrower Jan Železný set a world record of 98.48 meters at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena, a mark that remains unbeaten to this day.
39th Horizontale Rund um Jena 2026: All Information on 100km Extreme Hiking and Public Transport Benefits
Jena prepares for the 39th edition of the legendary “Horizontale – Rund um Jena” extreme hiking event. Around 1,700 participants are expected to tackle the 100km and 35km routes, with a new public transport benefit for 2026.
Dispute at Carl Zeiss Jena escalates: Club fires back at ex-coach Uluc
The mudslinging between the Regionalliga side FC Carl Zeiss Jena and its former coach Volkan Uluc reaches a new peak. Following recent public statements by the former coach, the management of the traditional Thuringian club has now reacted with unusual clarity.
Javelin throw world record from Jena: Jan Železný’s top mark stands for 30 years
Jena, May 26, 2026. Exactly 30 years ago, a moment for eternity occurred in Jena’s sporting history: On May 25, 1996, Czech javelin thrower Jan Železný threw the equipment to a distance of 98.48 meters, which remains unbeaten to this day.
Strategic Restart: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Increasingly Relies on Own Youth
Jena, May 26, 2026 – After narrowly missing the championship title, the regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena is initiating a strategic restart. The club will increasingly rely on its own youth in the future to manage the personnel upheaval and secure its sporting future.
Jena Celebrates Athletics History: Jan Zelezny’s Eternal Javelin World Record Marks its 30th Anniversary
On May 25, 1996, Jan Zelezny set a world record of 98.48 meters in Jena. Three decades later, the sporting world looks back at this historic achievement at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
Emotional Farewell at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld: Justin Schau Ends Career at FC Carl Zeiss Jena
Jena, May 25, 2026 – Midfielder Justin Schau is hanging up his boots. At FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the long-time key player bid an emotional farewell to the fans at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
Upheaval at FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Strietzel and Oduah leave the club
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is facing a significant personnel restructuring as defensive leader Bastian Strietzel moves to the third-division side Erzgebirge Aue and offensive player Kingsley Oduah also departs.
Revenge in the Thüringenpokal: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Challenges Meuselwitz – The Final on MDR Stream
The prestigious Thüringenpokal final between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and defending champions ZFC Meuselwitz is mobilizing football fans across Thüringen. MDR is providing the full broadcast as video-on-demand for those wishing to relive the emotional state derby.