High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Sport in Hamburg, Germany, has a long and distinguished history. Some of the founders of the German football association came from Hamburg. One of the oldest rowing clubs is located in Hamburg. Several championships were held here. About 60 teams from Hamburg are playing in German first leagues (Bundesliga). And the recreational sport is a large factor in Hamburg, the sport federation of Hamburg (Hamburger Sportbund) represents more than 500,000 member in more than 750 clubs.