2040 Olympics: Lower Saxony Might Not Make the Cut, Says State Government
Prospects of Olympia 2040 in Lower Saxony Appear Slim from Government's Perspective - Limited Prospects for Government in Resolving Issue
Lower Saxony might not find a spot in Germany's bid for the 2040 Olympics, according to the state government. As of now, Lower Saxony is nowhere to be found in the initial plans for the Olympic and Paralympics competitions, a government response to an SPD and Greens request reveals.
Though things could shift as the plan gets fine-tuned, especially if Hamburg becomes a major venue, the odds look slim. This is because all the currently interested locations boast top-notch sports infrastructure for hosting the Games.
Lower Saxony, however, could still step up as an Olympic training ground for Hamburg.
A leading role in Lower Saxony, though, appears unreachable due to the lack of specialized sports facilities, the document from late May pointed out.
A backup plan with Lower Saxony's sports facilities is not completely off the table if Hamburg bags the Olympics. These facilities could serve as ideal training camps before the Games kick off.
Initially, the SPD and Greens championed the idea of backing a German bid for the 2040 Olympics. They proposed that Lower Saxony could lend a hand as a supporting venue for individual sports. An added benefit could come in the form of improved transport and tourism infrastructure for the state.
- Lower Saxony
- Olympics
- Olympic Games
- SPD
- State government
- Hamburg
- Germany
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While there is no confirmed bid for the 2040 Olympics with Lower Saxony involved, previous bids for the Olympics have typically involved cooperation and support from multiple levels of government. [1] Lower Saxony's potential role in the Olympics isn't discussed in the context of the 2040 or 2044 editions. Berlin and four other German states - Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, and Schleswig-Holstein - are currently in the running for the bid. [2][3][4] Hamburg's specific role in hosting the Olympics isn't detailed in the available information. [2]
- The state government's response suggests that Lower Saxony might not be included in Germany's bid for the 2040 Olympics due to a lack of specialized sports facilities.
- As a backup plan, Lower Saxony's sports facilities could serve as ideal training camps for athletes participating in the Olympics, particularly if Hamburg secures the hosting rights.
