Ingo Hopp becomes an honorary citizen: a life for Penkun and sport!

Ingo Hopp becomes an honorary citizen: a life for Penkun and sport!

Penkun, Deutschland - in Penkun is celebrated happily! On July 4, 2025, Ingo Hopp was appointed honorary citizen of the city - recognition of his tireless, voluntary commitment, which spans more than five decades. Around 100 people came together as part of a festive service in order to be able to attend this special occasion. In her speech, Mayor Antje Zibell praised Hopp's commitment, which is deeply rooted not only in the sports world, but also in local politics. "His use is priceless," says Zibell.

like the Nordkurier , Ingo Hopp was a coach for over 50 years-whether in football or in athletics. He also left his traces as a square manager for over 35 years and as a department head for football for just as long. His role as a master of ceremonies of the Penkun carnival club is particularly remarkable, in which he participated by a proud 40 years. In the 1990s he also acted actively in local politics, an area in which volunteering has become more important in Germany since the late 1990s.

a moving athlete life

his commitment to sport has made Hopp known beyond the city limits. Initiatives such as the German-Polish children's football tournament are just as part of his life's work as the training of young talents, which was also recognized by his successor on the board of Penkuner SV, Thomas Wolf. Hopp recently said goodbye to the board and looks back on an impressive 52 years in the club, of which for 25 years as head of football and 35 years of age as a square. These services were duly recognized at a general meeting in the club restaurant "Datt Bett", as Penkuner SV reported.

Another reason to be happy was that Hopp received a certificate for the appointment as an honorary member, accompanied by applause and a personal gift for future sports visits. These honest gestures underline the strong community that was created in Penkun.

commitment out of passion

voluntary activities such as those of Hopp are not only impressive, but also of fundamental importance for our society. Statistics show that almost 44% of over 14 year olds are volunteered in Germany; The age group of 14- to 30-year-olds stands out. As the Federal Center for Political Education plays a central role in community education and the common good, by combining people with one another and a framework for social and personal Development creates.