Otherwise known as the Deutsches Sportabzeichen, the German Sports Badge aims to promote increased involvement in sport by educating individuals on how they can improve their physical capabilities.

Attended by German President Joachim Gauck and domestic partner Daniela Schadt, the event in Germany’s capital marked the first of 10 tour stops around the country.

It provided people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to play sports together with an emphasis placed on accessibility.

The stop was also the first of four that will have a specific focus on inclusion as part of a DOSB project funded and implemented in close cooperation with the German Disabled Sports Association (DBS) and its national associations.

The DSB is responsible for the jurisdiction of the German Sports Badge for people with disabilities.

Additional support for the project is provided by the German Deaf Sports Federation and Special Olympics Germany.

The other three inclusion-focused events are due to take place in Bersenbrück on June 10, Ravensburg on June 16 and Fulda on July 8.

Events are also scheduled be held in Xanten on June 8, Kleinmachnow on June 24, Kiel-Schilksee on July 15, Zirndorf on July 22, Magdeburg on August 19, and White Water on September 9.