SC Riessersee Prepares for New Season in Oberliga Süd
The anticipation is building for SC Riessersee as they gear up for the 2024/25 season in the Oberliga Süd, set to kick off on September 20th. The Garmisch-Partenkirchen team will face the EHF Passau Black Hawks in their opening away match at 7:30 p.m. This season will feature a total of 13 teams, including well-known rivals such as the Bietigheim Steelers and Tölzer Löwen.
Innovations and Schedule Changes in Oberliga
The DEB leagues have introduced significant changes for the upcoming season, including the introduction of power breaks and an expansion of video evidence. According to Panagiotis Christakakis, the commercial director, the goal is to enhance the professionalism of the league. Each team will engage in a double round, concluding on February 21st, before the playoffs commence the following week. The playoff series will adopt a best-of-five format initially, transitioning to a best-of-seven for the quarterfinals.
Modern Pentathlon Evolution Ahead of Paris 2024
In a different sporting arena, the modern pentathlon is set to undergo transformative changes for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Competitors will complete all five disciplines—fencing, swimming, horse riding, running, and shooting—in just 90 minutes at the iconic Palace of Versailles. The format will include a laser run component, merging running and shooting, which aims to increase the event's appeal. Athletes will compete in a classification round in fencing, followed by semi-finals that incorporate horse riding, swimming, and the final laser run.
- The Oberliga Süd will feature intense competition among teams like **Deggendorfer SC** and **Heilbronner Falken**, with SC Riessersee playing its first home game against Höchstadter EC on September 22nd. The much-anticipated Oberland derby against Tölzer Löwen is scheduled for October 4th, promising an exciting clash for fans. On the other hand, the modern pentathlon, which has evolved since its introduction in 1912, will now see athletes racing against the clock in a more compact format. The new setup aims to maintain audience engagement and streamline the event, making it more viewer-friendly. The classification round in fencing, taking place on August 8th, will set the stage for the semi-finals, where athletes will compete in a series of disciplines before culminating in the thrilling laser run.
