Munich to lead Germany's Olympic bid after Berlin withdraws
Munich has been selected as Germany's official candidate to host the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Summer Olympics, following Berlin's decision to withdraw its bid. The withdrawal was driven by the absence of a referendum and political changes after the election of a left-wing government in Berlin.
Consensus
- Munich has become Germany's candidate for hosting the 2036, 2036, or 2044 Summer Olympic Games.
- Berlin has decided to withdraw its bid for the 2036, 2004, or 2044 Summer Olympics.
- The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) confirmed Munich's candidacy in Baden-Baden.
- Munich defeated the Cologne/Ruhr region as the sole remaining competitor.
- Berlin's withdrawal was confirmed by Mayor Kai Wengner.
- The decision to withdraw was influenced by the lack of a referendum on the Olympic bid in Berlin.
- The Berlin Senate and city leadership discussed the withdrawal in a meeting on September 23.
- The official reasons for the withdrawal were to be announced at a press conference on September 24.
- The 2036 Olympics host will be decided by the International Olympic Committee in 2029.
- Other potential candidates for the 2036 Games include Ahmedabad (India), Doha (Qatar), and Istanbul (Turkey).
Points of divergence
- The decision to withdraw was linked to the results of the Berlin city elections, with the leader of the Left Party, Elif Eralp, opposing the bid and stating it was no longer relevant. — vedomosti
- The decision to withdraw may be related to the results of the September 20 elections, with the Left Party's victory being a factor. — vm
- The withdrawal was discussed by the Olympic commissioner Kaveh Nirumand, outgoing mayor Kai Wengner, and sports senator Iris Schränger. — kommersant
- The withdrawal was discussed by the Olympic commissioner Kavé Nirumand, current mayor Kai Wengner, and sports senator Irís Schränger. — vesti
- The decision to withdraw was made by Berlin authorities, as reported by DPA with reference to Mayor Kai Wengner. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (7 sources)
- Munich will become a candidate to host the Olympics from Germany — DW Главное
- Tagesspiegel: Berlin will not submit an application to host the Summer Olympics — Ведомости
- In Berlin, decision made to withdraw bid for hosting the Olympic Games, reports DPA citing ruling mayor... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Tagesspiegel: Berlin may withdraw bid to host Olympics — Вечерняя Москва
- Germany intends to withdraw its bid to host the Olympics — Вести
- Tagesspiegel: Germany withdraws bid to host Summer Olympics — Коммерсантъ
- Berlin authorities plan to withdraw bid for 2036 Olympics — DW Главное