A backpack, a pistol, a family photo, a doll in a wheelchair, or a plush dachshund: through these and other familiar and unfamiliar objects, this publication, in a unique way, sheds light on the history of sports from ancient Greece to the Paris Olympic Games.

To mark its 25th anniversary, the German Sport & Olympic Museum presents 25 outstanding objects from its extensive collection which serve as the starting point for 25 fascinating sports stories. These stories are told from the personal perspectives of selected authors, including boxing world champion and Olympic gold medalist Torsten May, as well as Jean-Paul Danneberg, goalkeeper of the German hockey team that won Olympic silver in Paris.

The book, rich in both text and images, provides sports enthusiasts with a vibrant array of stories and memories, highlighting the diverse range of sports and their history.