Drama in football: TWL Elektra stays in the Ostliga despite bankruptcy!

Drama in football: TWL Elektra stays in the Ostliga despite bankruptcy!

Favoriten, Österreich - The football world in Vienna can breathe a sigh of relief! TWL Elektra does not have to relegate to the 2nd Landesliga and will continue to play in the Regionalliga Ost. This was confirmed by an official statement by the association, which records the correction of the original classification in the 2nd Landesliga by the Vienna Football Association (WFV). The association temporarily had this status as a result of an opened insolvency proceedings, but now TWL Elektra is relieved by the positive outcome after a contestation of bankruptcy at the commercial court.

The bankruptcy process had got going due to financial difficulties, since the association had apparently not paid a three -digit amount. TWL Elektra spoke of a misunderstanding and appealed against the judgment. This has now been successfully accepted and the judgment in the first instance was lifted. Managing Director Bernd Eger from BFV has already emphasized that the Regionalliga Ost could probably compete with 17 teams in the coming season. The Favac, which is also the table 14. applied that hold class. For TWL Elektra, this decision represents a decisive moment and recognition for the work done, according to the club management. Preparations are already underway for the new season, whereby the focus is on sporty and organizational stability.

challenges in amateur and semi-professional football

The situation around TWL Elektra is not just an isolated case. In the regional league, which forms an interface between professional and amateur football, many traditional clubs push for an ascent. At the same time, however, smaller clubs often fight with the financial burdens that are necessary to receive the approvals for the league. It is becoming increasingly difficult to acquire sponsorship and TV money to cover the expenses. Since the introduction of the 3rd division, 20 clubs in Germany have had to register bankruptcy, including well -known clubs.

The discussion about reform approaches has gained drive to improve the conditions in the leagues. The lack of control over the financial prerequisites and the economic approval procedure are criticisms that are getting louder and louder. The problems related to KFC Uerdingen and 1. FC Düren, which are also in bankruptcy proceedings, illustrate how urgent it is to find solutions.