Berlin's CDU Taps Olympic Champion Harting for Olympic Dreams Discussion
The CDU in Berlin has roped in the services of Olympic discus champion Robert Harting to bolster their potential bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympics. Harting will join the CDU parliamentary group for a closed-door meeting in Warsaw, where the 2036 Games will be among the topics under discussion. According to Dirk Stettner, leader of the CDU parliamentary group, Harting is set to continue championing Berlin's Olympic aspirations as an ambassador post-trip.
On December 2, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will convene to discuss a national bid, with a definite concept possibly being drawn up by the year-end 2024, following which, the DOSB will make its bid decision and target the desired Games.
During his trip to Warsaw with the Berlin CDU parliamentary group, Harting showcased his backing for Berlin's Olympic bid aspirations, pledging to represent the cause until a final decision by the DOSB in 2024.
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Germany has expressed strong interest in hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games on a multi-city basis, with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock advocating this approach in the footsteps of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Financial and infrastructural support from the government has been pledged, but the new government will need to cement its stance after the elections scheduled for February 23.
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is actively planning a bid for the Games in either 2036 or 2040, with various cities and regions expressing interest, including Berlin and Hamburg. Investing in sports facilities has been flagged as a critical requirement for hosting the Olympics.
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The Berlin CDU has tapped the expertise of Olympic discus champion Robert Harting as they explore the possibility of Germany bidding for the 2036 or 2040 Olympics. Harting is set to attend a closed-door meeting in Warsaw with the CDU parliamentary group from Friday to Sunday, with discussions covering the 2036 Games among other topics.
According to CDU parliamentary group leader Dirk Stettner, Harting will maintain his public support for Berlin's Olympic plans as an ambassador following his trip to Warsaw. On December 2, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will convene to discuss a national bid. If backed by the general meeting, a concept for the bid is expected to be finalized by the end of 2024, following which the DOSB will make its bid decision and set its sights on the targeted Games.
During his trip to Warsaw, Harting articulated his backing for Berlins' Olympic bid aspirations. In his role as an ambassador, Harting will champion Berlin's Olympic plans until a definitive decision is reached by the DOSB in 2024.
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[1] German interest in a multi-city candidacy for future Olympics, as well as financial and infrastructural support from the government, has been reported.
