HAIX, main and jersey partner of SV Darmstadt 98, is also "Under the Sign of the Lily": Since this season, the Bavarian specialist for functional shoes and clothing has been involved in SV 98's social campaign. Effective immediately, HAIX also supports the club's own project "fit nach vorn," which opens up new perspectives for refugees through a community football meeting and also helps them find connections in local amateur clubs.
The program combines weekly soccer meetings with practical career guidance support. Young refugees and Darmstadt residents without refugee experience train side by side, get to know each other, and benefit from career guidance support and get-togethers with Lilien partners. „Fit for the Future“ thus makes a significant contribution to integration, participation, and social interaction.
Martin Kowalewski, Managing Director of Marketing & Sales: „With HAIX, we are gaining a strong partner who shares our social responsibility and fully supports the „Fit for the Future“ project. Sport can build bridges, as our project has proven for many years. The fact that a company like HAIX is now supporting our commitment in this way and shares the idea behind it is an important signal for our city and our region. Together, we are committed to ensuring that integration doesn’t remain just a slogan, but is lived in everyday life.“
Michael Haimerl, shareholder and managing director of HAIX: „The social commitment „Under the Sign of the Lily“ impressively demonstrates how sport has an impact far beyond the pitch: It connects people, creates encounters, and opens up new perspectives. With the „Fit Forward“ project, SV Darmstadt 98 and HAIX are setting a strong example for integration and social togetherness. We at HAIX are proud to support this valuable program and thus give young refugees and locals the opportunity to grow together – athletically, professionally, and personally.“
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
