German Olympic Committee names Munich as bid city choice
Munich has been voted as the city that will bid for the Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044. Berlin had been in the running but withdrew on Thursday.
On Saturday, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) announced Munich as Germany's chosen bid city for at least the next three Olympic Summer Games. Former Olympic champion and new Sports Minister Ronald Rauhe stated that Germany must enter the race with a city that maximizes international chances. Munich and Cologne, led by the Rhine-Ruhr region, were the only contenders.
The German capital, Berlin, withdrew from the race after its socialist Left Party victory in local elections. Sports Minister Rauhe expressed excitement about the 2040 Games, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of German reunification, a milestone close to his personal history. However, the ultimate decision lies in bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Games back to Germany, regardless of the chosen date.
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