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Social Framework Conditions for an Olympic Bid – General Assembly Adopts “Frankfurt Declaration”
Frankfurt, 2 December 2023 – The 20th General Assembly of the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) unanimously adopted the “Frankfurt Declaration” in Frankfurt am Main on Saturday. The delegates have thereby tasked the DOSB…
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Cities, Federal States, and the DOSB Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Frankfurt, 2 December – Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, and Bavaria, as well as Düsseldorf and North Rhine-Westphalia: Five cities and federal states accepted the German Olympic Sports Federation’s (DOSB) invitation to participate in the…
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“The Games Have Been a Dream of Mine Since Childhood.”
In October 2023, Lukas Dauser became world champion on the parallel bars in Antwerp – the first German gymnastics world champion since 2007. In this interview, he shares his aspirations for the 2024…
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Olympic Associations Discuss Prospective Olympic Bid
In the run-up to the conference of the Olympic associations on 1 December and the General Assembly of the German Olympic Sports Federation on 2 December in Frankfurt am Main, 24 Olympic association…
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“We Want to Make the Olympic Fairy Tale a Tangible Experience”
Sarah Wellbrock (29) is a former professional swimmer and now holds a law degree. Her crowning achievement occurred during the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo: Sarah Wellbrock won the bronze medal in the…
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“What Applies on the Sports Field Applies to Society As a Whole.”
Tuğba Tekkal (38) is a former professional football player, who played for HSV and 1. FC Köln. Her commitment to social engagement dates back to her career days, during which time she founded…
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The Economic and Social Added Value of Hosting the Games in Germany
Frankfurt, 05 September 2023 – The Olympic and Paralympic Games have a significant economic impact on their host countries. In addition to the value added in economic terms, the Games also have an impact…
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“The Olympic Games Bolster Volunteerism”
Frankfurt, 01 September 2023 – The fourth expert talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative was dedicated to recreational sports throughout Germany. The talk underscored the fact that involvement in sports is…
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“The togetherness of people, both with and without disabilities, integration, the achievement of a common goal – all of those things are important for our coexistence.”
5 Rings – 5 Questions: Verena Bentele is, among other things, the President of the Sozialverband VdK Germany and the Vice President of the DOSB. We spoke with her about the importance of…
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“A successful Olympic bid could significantly improve conditions for the next generation of German athletes.”
5 Rings – 5 Questions: World rowing champion Oliver Zeidler opens up about the Olympics, competitive sports in Germany, and the 2024 Games in Paris. Oliver, you’re all set to lead the rowing…