Germany wants to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games again, but the plan remains to be finalized. It is precisely for this purpose that The German Olympic Committee (DOSB) has set a framework. By the end of May, interested cities/regions – Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and the Rhine-Ruhr region – will submit a more precise version of their plansThe issue of sports infrastructure and the options considered for the future Olympic village will be particularly scrutinized by the DOSB. The Committee will evaluate the various projects by the end of September and will present the results at its General Assembly on December 6 in Frankfurt.
In a second stage, candidates will have the possibility of organizing a referendum by the end of June 2026. Although a positive vote is not formally a prerequisite for the IOC and is therefore not required by the DOSB, the DOSB nevertheless respects if a local authority wishes to conduct such a procedure to secure the candidacy. ", details the press release. A decision will be made by fall 2026 as to the city or region that will bid to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Games. This process will be beneficial in terms of planning and will guarantee " equal opportunities » of all the candidates according to Thomas Weikert, president of the DOSB: “The main thing is that we all come together and always prioritize our common goals. We wish the best application for Germany.
