Overview

• The Turnfest runs through June 1 across more than 50 venues in Leipzig, hosting competitions in 23 disciplines including gymnastics, judo and badminton.
• Organizers expect roughly 80,000 athletes and up to 850,000 visitors, making it one of the world’s largest mass sports gatherings.
• Relocated from Israel, the European Gymnastics Championships are integrated into the festival with finals staged at the Leipziger Messe.
• At least 1,500 police officers are on duty citywide and physical barriers have been erected to secure venues and direct spectator flows.
• Overcrowded trams and station backups have prompted authorities to scale up transit services and deploy volunteer guides to assist visitors.