Sportstadt Riesa

The title of "sports city" is justified, because the first clubs were founded in the 19th century. The city has also produced many important top athletes: These included German track and field athlete and two-time Olympic champion Monika Zehrt, former professional footballer Ulf Kirsten and judoka Kerstin Thiele. Since the turn of the millennium, Riesa's sports facilities have also repeatedly hosted international tournaments.