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Tobias Januszek is the German University Champion in sport shooting

18.09.2026|09:43 Uhr

A success for the university of Wuppertal: student Tobias Januszek has won the air pistol title at the German University Championships (DHM) in sport shooting, held in Hanover. The student prevailed against the competition in the final, thereby securing the 2026 German University Championship title.

Three men are standing on the winners’ podium at a sporting competition, holding their certificates to their chests. A banner from the General German University Sports Association can be seen in the background.

Delighted to have secured places on the podium: Hugo Fries (University of Tübingen), Tobias Januszek (University of Wuppertal) and Luke Winterton (University of Hanover). // Photo: adh/Julia Grommisch

A total of 36 students from 24 German universities and higher education institutions competed at the Lower Saxony national training centre in Hanover in early September. University championship titles were awarded in four disciplines – air rifle, air pistol, small-bore three-position match and Olympic sport pistol.

Tobias Januszek secured the gold medal in the final. Silver went to Hugo Fries from the University of Tübingen, whilst Luke Winterton from the University of Hanover took third place.