Sports German Stories
Read 12 sports German stories across A1, A2, B1, B2.
Der Ball auf der Linie
A young soccer player named Leon faces a tense moment when the referee must decide if his shot counts as a goal.
Der Startschuss, der zweimal fiel
Mia and Tom are at the starting line of a race where things don't go as planned at first.
Das Trikot, das die Mannschaft nie wusch
A local soccer team believes their dirty, unwashed jersey is the secret to their success until a new cleaner decides to wash it.
Der Elfmeter, den niemand schießen wollte
A tense soccer match comes down to a final penalty kick that everyone is too afraid to take except for one small player.
Der Schlitten, den der Anschieber allein ins Ziel brachte
When Mara falls out of the sled, Leon must steer it alone to the finish line.
Der Schiedsrichter, der in der 89. Minute die Uhr anhielt
A veteran referee faces a difficult decision during a high-stakes championship final when a player suddenly collapses.
Der Staffelstab, der in München liegen blieb
A young relay team from Rosenheim faces a difficult moment during a big race in Munich.
Der Stock, der beim bayerischen Eisstockschießen zu weit glitt
Anna loses an important ice-stock attempt but discovers an old letter that reminds two villages why they play together.
Der Staffelwechsel, den die Trainerin verboten hatte
A high-stakes relay race pushes Mia and her teammates to decide between following their coach's safe orders or risking a 'blind' exchange for a chance at victory.
Das Remis, das den Aufstieg kostete
A goalkeeper must decide whether to share crucial information with his teammates during a rainy, high-stakes football match.
Die Sekunde, die den Berliner Olympiarekord von 1936 ungültig machte
A reflective historical narrative about the ethical shadows behind the 1936 Olympic world record in Berlin.
Der Hammerwurf, den die DDR-Athletin verweigerte
A talented East German hammer thrower faces a moral dilemma when she is ordered to lose a competition for political reasons.