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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.
Exactly 30 years ago, sports history for eternity was written at the Jenaer Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The exceptional Czech athlete Jan Železný set a world record in javelin throw that remains unmatched to this day.
Stuttgart, May 30, 2026 – The VfB Stuttgart U17 junior girls have made club history, securing the coveted triple with a cup victory. Following an outstanding seasonal performance, the team crowned themselves the most successful youth team of the year at the end of May.
Following an unregistered demonstration by the Jena fan scene in mid-May, observers are looking at the ongoing conflict between the “Horda Azzurro” ultras and local authorities regarding restrictive security measures for the Thüringenderby.
On May 29, 2026, a state-of-the-art skatepark was officially opened in Jena’s Paradiespark, providing a modern facility for skateboards, BMX, and scooters after a year of construction.
The U17 girls of FC Carl Zeiss Jena have achieved a historic milestone and are in the final of the DFB-Pokal for junior girls. This Saturday, the team faces VfB Stuttgart at Sportpark Höhenberg in Köln.
Jena, May 29, 2026 – The U17 juniors of FC Carl Zeiss Jena are facing the biggest match of their sporting careers so far. In the final of the DFB-Pokal der Junioren, the Thuringians will meet the favored youth team of VfB Stuttgart in Köln.
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.
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.
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.
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.