Athletics talents shine at the KLV Volksbank Cup in Völkermarkt!
At the third KLV Volksbank Talent Cup in Völkermarkt on September 27, 2025, over 130 young athletes shone with excellent performances.

Athletics talents shine at the KLV Volksbank Cup in Völkermarkt!
On September 27, 2025, the third KLV Volksbank Talent Cup took place in Völkermarkt, an event that brought together the region's athletics talents. Over 130 children from classes U8 to U14 from Carinthia and Styria came to show off their skills. What is particularly noteworthy is that there were a total of 29 children from the VST-Laas club who performed remarkably well during the competition. My district reports that...
The exciting competitions led to impressive results. Justin Kamper secured victory in the U14 category and also triumphed in the overall cup standings with three day victories. Lisa Perdacher won the U10 female category, while the VST-Laas U12 female team won the team ranking. The U8w, U10m and U14w were also able to show their strengths and secured second places. Here you can see the highlights of the results:
| category | placement | Participant |
|---|---|---|
| U14 male | victory | Justin Kamper |
| U10 female | victory | Lisa Perdacher |
| U12 female | Team ranking | VST-Laas |
| U8w, U10m, U14w | Second places | VST-Laas |
| U10w | Third place | VST-Laas |
| U12w | Fourth place | VST-Laas |
Team and individual achievements
The achievements of the VST-Laas underline the high importance of promoting athletics in Carinthia. The Volksbank KLV Talent Cup experienced a special highlight on September 28, 2025 with the final in the Völkermarkt Lilienberg Stadium, which also represents the 8th Völkermarkt Stone Age Meeting. Here the young athletes were also able to demonstrate their skills across disciplines: from shot put to athletics competitions. KLV informs about...
Hannah Ladinig, the U23 European Championship participant from Carinthia, was also there and supported the children. The results speak for themselves: Justin Kamper also won here in the U14, while Lisa Perdacher secured the day's victory in the U10. The event was a further step in the targeted promotion of talent, which is becoming increasingly important both in the region and beyond national borders.
Insight into the funding
The early identification and intensive promotion of talent are essential for the future of sport. In other federal states, such as North Rhine-Westphalia, this approach is successfully implemented by supporting children in their sporting abilities. Here we rely on a versatile basic training in sports motor skills and qualified trainers to support young talents on their way to a competitive sports career. Sportland NRW emphasizes that...
In summary, the recent events in Völkermarkt not only promote fun in sport, but also provide important impetus for talented youth in athletics. The participants' successes show what is possible when commitment and support go hand in hand.