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Spandau athletes in competition: Who will be Berlin's best?
Spandau nominates female athletes of the year: Nina Meinke and Anja Kosan in focus. Vote by November 11th.
Spandau athletes in competition: Who will be Berlin's best?
The election for Berlin's athletes of the year is in full swing. Sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to vote for their favorites until November 11th. The award ceremony will take place on November 29th at the Hotel Estrel in Berlin-Neukölln. The nominees include a strong representation from Spandau, where several athletes fought for the title. Tagesspiegel reports that boxer Nina Meinke, 32 years old, has excellent chances as German champion, European champion and world champion. In addition, Anja Kosan, a 22-year-old Olympian and top gymnast from SC Siemensstadt, is the focus of interest.
Anja Kosan has a remarkable sporting career. She grew up in Spandau's Jungfernheide Park and started with baby swimming before trying various sports such as children's gymnastics, badminton and rhythmic gymnastics. Her versatility and dedication have made her one of the region's most outstanding athletes.
Nominations and election process
There are a total of ten nominees up for election in five categories. Voting takes place via the website www.champions-berlin.de and allows participants to vote directly for the athletes they admire. This selection process is carried out on an extensive basis, in which around 3,000 members of the Association of German Sports Journalists and sports editors analyze the performances and character traits of the athletes, Sportler-des-jahr informs.
The selection criteria are diverse: In addition to sporting successes, attitude and fair play are also assessed. Points are awarded according to a specific system, and feedback plays a significant role in the selection of nominees.
Expectations for the awards ceremony in November are high. Historical examples such as Jan Ullrich's great victory or the women's "dead heat" in 1966 have consolidated the influence and status of this annual honor in the sports sector. Athletes from marginal sports often find particular support, which makes the choice even more exciting.
The anticipation for the gala at the Hotel Estrel is increasing as the Berlin public actively participates in the election. The nominees have all performed outstandingly and deserve recognition. It remains to be seen who will take home the coveted title on November 29th.