Mronz: Being elected DOSB president could help Munich's Olympic bid

Michael Mronz, the former partner of Guido Westerwelle, has stated that Munich's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics could be enhanced if he becomes the new head of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB). As an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, Mronz would have a more prominent role in the international sports community.

Munich is currently vying for the 2036, 2040, and 2044 Summer Games against competitors from India, Qatar, Hungary, South Africa, South Korea, and Turkey. If unsuccessful, Munich may attempt to secure the bid again in the future. Mronz, 59, is seeking to succeed Thomas Weikert, who has declined to run for another term. The DOSB presidential election is scheduled for December, and a selection committee from German sport has recommended Mronz for the position.

However, there has been significant opposition from within the sports community. Mronz believes his campaign for the DOSB presidency has both national and international implications. He emphasized that he is not seeking the position solely for a new title but rather to promote progress within German sport. Mronz highlighted that Munich's Olympic bid is currently stronger than it has been since the 1972 Games and urged caution against taking the opportunity for granted.