Without relegation playoffs into the Regionalliga: SV Sande celebrates historic promotion
The women’s volleyball team of SV Blau-Weiß Sande has made club history: for the first time ever, a volleyball team from the club has been promoted to the Regionalliga. It is the crowning achievement of a successful season, which the team coached by Alexandros Sarmas, which is equipped by spized finished as runners-up in the Oberliga. Since champions USC Münster III declined promotion, Sande moved up without having to play relegation matches. The players received the joyful surprise via WhatsApp.
In the interview with Katharina “Kathi” Schlichting, the focus is on the special moment of promotion. We also talk about the team’s exceptional spirit, the challenges in the Regionalliga, and why a derby in particular is generating extra excitement.