Issued in 1983 by the German Democratic Republic (DDR), this 10+5 pfennig commemorative stamp celebrates the IX Kinder- und Jugendspartakiade, the ninth national sports festival for children and youth held in Leipzig. The design features a vibrant illustration of young athletes participating in a gymnastic and ball exercise, symbolizing teamwork, unity, and the socialist spirit of youth physical culture. The surcharge supported sports development programs across East Germany, promoting health and collective participation.