Austrian champions (in German: Österreichischer Meister) is the general name for a champion in a team or singles competition Austria's elite national sport (bundesliga) competitions, and is thus comparable with the title of German champions. In contrast to Austrian state champions, the title Austrian champions is assigned in all age categories and also in disciplines in which the Austrian federal sport organization is not recognized. Austrian championships are won in many different sports.
Read more about Austrian Champions: Reigning Austrian Champions, Lists of Austrian Champions
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