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KLU Students Win the U21 Hockey World Championship

A major sporting success for KLU: three KLU students are now reigning U21 field hockey world champions as part of the German national team. The title was secured at the Men’s Junior World Cup held in the Tamil Nadu region of India.

The image shows four field hockey players standing together on the field, wearing white jerseys and medals. They are posing after a match, with stadium lights and signage in the background.

The final against Spain ended 1:1 after regular time and was decided in a penalty shoot-out, in which the German team claimed the world championship title.

The image shows a field hockey player standing on a blue pitch, wearing a white jersey and holding a hockey stick.
Katharina Bauer

Three KLU students in the world championship team

The German world championship team includes three KLU Bachelor students in their first semester. Jonas von Gersum plays for Harvestehuder Tennis and Hockey Club. Ferdinand Steinebach is a member of Der Club an der Alster. Johann Wehnert plays for Hamburger Polo Club.

At the same time, the Women’s Junior World Cup took place in Santiago de Chile, making it four KLU athletes competing at the U21 World Cups this year. Katharina Bauer, a KLU Bachelor student in her fifth semester, represented the Austrian national team. She plays for Harvestehuder Tennis and Hockey Club and had just completed her exchange semester in Chile before returning to the country to compete at the World Cup.

“These world championship titles show what is possible when talent, commitment and the right environment come together. Especially in sport, it becomes clear that we are able to pass on the Operations Mindset to our students. We are proud of our students and of being able to support them on their journey,” said Johannes Dietz, Sports Affairs Manager at KLU.

Between classroom and the field

Sport is an integral part of life at KLU. As a private business school with a strong sense of community, KLU supports students in combining academic ambition with athletic passion. KLU students are active across different sports, including field hockey, dressage riding, having recently won European Championship Gold, and sailing – for example through participation in events such as the Helga Cup or the German Junior Sailing League. KLU also features well-known sports personalities in its stories and podcasts, including Olympic hockey player Bili Ntuli, highlighting the close connection between high-performance sport, personal development and studying at KLU.

Photo Impressions

Photos taken by © Johnny. Visual Content / DHB

The image shows a person playing field hockey on a bright blue artificial turf. They are wearing a light blue sports shirt and holding a hockey stick, focusing on a white ball that is slightly in the air in front of them.
The image shows a group of field hockey players in action on a bright blue artificial turf. One player in the foreground is actively dribbling or passing the ball with a hockey stick, leaning forward with focus and speed. Other players in matching light blue uniforms are positioned nearby.
The image shows a close-up of a young athlete with short, light-brown hair, wearing a sleeveless sports top. He appears focused and slightly serious, looking straight ahead. A teammate stands very close beside him, with an arm resting on his shoulder.
The image shows a young man sitting indoors, possibly in a locker room or training facility. He has a towel draped around his neck and is wearing a sleeveless top.
The image shows two athletes standing close together on a sports field. Both are wearing white jerseys and medals around their necks. One of them is holding a trophy, and they are kissing it.
The image shows two field hockey players facing each other on a bright blue artificial turf during match. Both are wearing light blue jerseys and holding their sticks low to the ground.
The image shows two athletes sitting on benches in a locker room, stretching their legs. Both are wearing sports clothing, and one is adjusting their footwear.
The image shows a group of field hockey players gathered together on the field during a match. They are wearing white jerseys, with names and numbers visible on the back.
The image shows a field hockey player wearing a white jersey with a name and number on the back, standing on a brightly lit field.

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