Eisbears show banners in Oświęcim: memory of the victims of the Holocaust
Eisbears show banners in Oświęcim: memory of the victims of the Holocaust
in the world of ice hockey, where passionate fans and impressive achievements meet, there was recently an incident that caused excitement both on the ice and outside the game. The Eisbären Berlin, a prominent German ice hockey club, competed in a champions hockey League game against the Polish team from Oświęcim. While the game itself was encouraging for the Berliners and they won 4: 1, a banner overshadowed by the local supporters overshadowed. This banner showed a provocative message that was related to the dark history of the region, in which the notorious concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau is located.
Before the first face contact took place in the game, the banner with the inscription "Welcome to the City of City Biggest Crime. German Death Camps" was developed over the entire fan block of the hosts. This clear message caused controversy and quickly became a central topic in the reports of the game. Leo Imme, a spokesman for the polar bear, found that the players had not noticed the provocative message during the game because they focused on the sporting challenges.
The reaction to the banner
However, before the away game, the polar bears had made precautions to emphasize the sensitivity of the situation. They recommended their fans to be particularly considerate when bringing fan articles and banner. "We don't have to discuss that it is not an ordinary game," said Imme, who emphasizes the importance of memory of the victims of the Holocaust. In fact, the team attended the memorial on Friday to commemorate the victims and to raise awareness of the horrors of the past.After the game, the organizers of the Champions Hockey League and the Polish hosts officially apologized for the banner with the reference to the German extermination camps. A spokesman for the polar bear confirmed that this apology was accepted, which shows that those responsible recognized the need to protect sensitivity in such affairs.
From a sporting point of view, the evening was a success for the polar bears. Just two days after a defeat against the Växjö Lakers in Sweden, they were able to win convincingly against the newcomer from Oświęcim. The final score of 4: 1 not only reflects the sporting superiority, but also the determination of the polar bears to claim their place in the European ice hockey scene.Overall, this incident shows how closely the world of sport is interwoven with historical and cultural topics. Ice hockey is not just a game; It is a reflection of social values and memories that influence the players and fans alike.
- Nag
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