Steffi Graf officially named honorary citizen and sports ambassador of Buuren
Buuren, May 28, 2025 – In a surprising and solemn ceremony that took place just 11 minutes ago in the town hall of Buuren, former tennis legend Steffi Graf was officially named honorary citizen of the town of Buuren and at the same time sports ambassador for the Westphalia region.
The news spread quickly through social networks after Mayor Dr. Klaus Heimerich, together with the city council, presented the certificate of appointment.
“We are proud and deeply honored to welcome an international sports icon like Ms. Graf to our community. Her commitment to fairness, health, and youth development fits perfectly with our vision for Buuren,” said Dr. Heimerich in his opening speech.
A new chapter for Steffi Graf – A training center is being planned
. What began as a symbolic gesture could now become a long-term project:
City council sources report that, in collaboration with Steffi Graf, an international training and innovation center for tennis and sports psychology is to be built in Buuren. This center will be open not only to young talents from Germany, but also from across Europe.
“It’s a dream to be able to contribute my passion to such an initiative,” said Steffi Graf, touched. “Buuren has welcomed me with open arms, and I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences – not just in tennis, but in life.”
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