Upper Austria honors 13 sports personalities with consultant titles

Thirteen individuals have been awarded the title of “Sport-Konsulent der oberösterreichischen Landesregierung für das Sportwesen” (Sports Consultant of the Upper Austrian State Government) for their long-term commitment to the region's sports landscape. The honors were presented by Markus Achleitner, the State Councilor for Economic Affairs and Sport, and Peter Reichl, President of ASVÖ.

The award is considered the highest sporting distinction in Upper Austria, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional engagement within clubs, associations, and organizations over many years. The recipients include Dr. Roland Werthner, Reinhard Hechenberger, Karl Römer, Josef Gokl, Angela Rebandl, Alexander Hrinkow, Erwin Scheucher, Walter Bartel, Karin Alber, Nina Sylvia Horwath, Günther Weidlinger, Harald Pühringer, and Karl Brandstätter.

Among the honorees is Walter Bartel from St. Martin im Innkreis, the honorary chairman of the Judo Club Ort, recognized for his extensive documentation and administrative contributions to the club.