Salutations, Sports Enjoyers!
City sets sights on joining prestigious global sports event: Hamburg
Let's chat about your favorite topic — The Olympics! Germany is stepping up its game, deciding where to host the future Olympic Games.
Breaking the Olympics Bidding Record in NRW
North Rhine-Westphalia is ready to bring in the most spectators for the Olympics ever! They've included a citizen survey as part of their bidding process.
Berlin & the Gang Unite for the Games
Plans for the Olympics to return to Germany are in motion, courtesy of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and their collaborative agreement with Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Schleswig-Holstein. This group, known as "Berlin+", is eyeing the 2036 Olympics, marking a centennial since the iconic 1936 Berlin Games. However, some local politics revolve around whether it's wise to invest such hefty funds for this large-scale event.
Sporty Voucher Bonanza
In a bid to encourage sporting activity, the federal government is handing out 40-Euro vouchers if you sign up for a sports club for the first time. But make sure to act fast!
The Mastermind Behind the Bids - DOSB
The DOSB is overseeing the bid process, and will make the final decision on which bid Germany will present to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by autumn 2026[3][5]. Other potential hosts, such as Munich, Hamburg, and cities in the Rhine-Ruhr region, are also in the running[4].
Remember, while North Rhine-Westphalia may conduct a citizen survey as part of the bidding process, specific details regarding this haven't been disclosed yet[4]. Other bidding cities, such as Budapest, might have plans for referendums to determine whether they should even bid for the Games[5].
As discussed, North Rhine-Westphalia is keen on adding the most spectators ever to its Olympics bids, and Berlin and friends are looking to bring the Games back to Germany for the first time in over eight decades. Whether you fancy Munich, Hamburg, or the Rhine-Ruhr region, Germany has more than one trick up its sleeve to host the Olympics. So grab your popcorn and get ready to cheer for Team Germany!
References:[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-aims-host-olympics-2036-bidding-multiple-cities-2023-01-18/[2] https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-olympic-games-berlin-funding-referendum/[3] https://www.deutsche-nachrichtenagentur.de/sport/olympische-spiele-berlin-plus-lanciert-olympia-ambitionen-2036-1418900[4] https://www.wiwo.de/wirtschaft/berlin-plus-olympia-stadtebund-expansion-investitionen-14861826.html[5] https://www.focus.de/sport/olympische-spiele/beruempft-die-olympischen-spiele-in-budapest-eine-chance-fuer-deutschland_aid_17085083.html
Join the excitement as we discuss the growing interest in hosting the Olympics in Germany, with North Rhine-Westphalia hoping to shatter spectator records and Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Schleswig-Holstein working together to potentially bring the Games back to the country after a long hiatus. Let's not forget about the other contenders like Munich and Hamburg, each with their unique plans to host the Olympics. As sports enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to support Team Germany and hopefully witness the thrill of the Games on home soil.
