Let 'Em Sign! Berlin's Olympic Bid Gathering Steam
Preparing a Public Initiative for an Olympic Bid by LSB - Preparation underway for a citizen-led initiative regarding the Olympics by the LSB group
Yo, Berlin's gettin' ready to roll with that Olympic bid, and they're gunning for your signature! The Berlin Sports Federation (LSB) is gearin' up to rally the townsfolk in support of their bid, since, you know, the Senate ain't havin' it for some constitutional reasons.
"We're launchin' a popular initiative," LSB President Thomas Härtel confidently declared at the summer shindig of the association, held in the Manfred-von-Richthofen-House. According to the rules, within six months, the LSB needs to gather 20,000 signatures to get the House of Representatives to take a gander at the Olympic bid situation. Piece of cake, right? After all, the LSB has 809,000 members. A mere drop in the bucket, Härtel beams.
Ever the optimistic, Iris Spranger, Senator for the Interior and Sports, spoke of a positive vibe swirling around the Olympic bid. The SPD madam hopes this good ol' spirit will motivate the sports clubs, businesses, and other social neighbors to join in on the action.
Now, Berlin ain't exactly got the field to itself. Munich, Hamburg, and North Rhine-Westphalia with the Rhine and Ruhr region are also keepin' their caps in the ring.
Thomas Weikert, President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), complimented the rough concept of Berlin's bid. "Berlin has made a solid bid," Weikert praised before remindin' everyone that there are some other solid bids too, and a committee, yet to be named, will sift through 'em all to pick the best candidate.
The grand finale decision on the German candidate is gonna be makin' waves in the fall of 2026, but keep it hush-hush because even Uncle DOSB members need to give the nod. No tellin' which year we're shootin' for yet, but it could be 2036, 2040, or 2044.
The olympic naysayers ain't just takin' it lying down though. The "NOlympia Berlin" crew is jumpin' on the scene with plans to swing their knives with a citizens' initiative, aimin' to prevent Olympic Games in the city.
- Berlin
- Popular initiative
- Iris Spranger
- DOSB
- Thomas Weikert
Word on the streets is that Berlin is makin' a solid play for the Olympics in the future, and they aim to collaborate with nearby states. The Senator is banking on a sustainable approach, and while some locale plans may cause a ruckus, the Olympics remain as elusive as a unicorn for now. The DOSB's got their work cut out for 'em, as they sift through the bids, including Berlin's, and pick the best candidate. And keep a wary eye out for the "NOlympia Berlin" crew, who ain't shy about standin' up against the Games. This is still the early stages of the game, homie, and we'll have to wait and see how it all shakes out!
"The Berlin Sports Federation (LSB) is launching a popular initiative, requiring 20,000 signatures within six months to present the Olympic bid to the House of Representatives. Iris Spranger, the Senator for the Interior and Sports, encourages sports clubs, businesses, and the community to support this move."
"Thomas Weikert, President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), commends Berlin's solid bid, but stresses that all bids, including Berlin's, will be closely evaluated by a yet-to-be-named committee. Meanwhile, the "NOlympia Berlin" crew is also gathering support for a citizens' initiative to prevent Olympic Games in the city."
