The 20th General Assembly of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) unanimously adopted the “Frankfurt Declaration” in Frankfurt am Main on Saturday. The delegates thus instructed the DOSB to continue the dialog process on a possible Olympic bid next year.

Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich and Bavaria as well as Düsseldorf and North Rhine-Westphalia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the DOSB and thus remain partners in the DOSB’s strategy process.

At the final dialog forum in Düsseldorf, politicians and the LSB signaled their support for the further process.

Berlin citizens and politicians signal broad support for a bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The last dialog forum for the time being will take place on Monday, November 13, starting at 5 p.m. in the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf.

After the DOSB has already made stops in Leipzig, Hamburg and Munich, the Dialogue Forum will take place in Berlin on Sunday, November 12, starting at 10:30 am.

Approximately 500 guests attended the DOSB’s third Dialog Forum on Sunday, which took place at the Small Olympic Hall inside Munich’s Olympic Park. The citizens of Munich, as well as the invited guests, signaled their support for a renewed bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Munich as a possible venue, during the various rounds of dialog.

Why should, or shouldn’t, the Olympic and Paralympic Games be hosted in Germany? The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) intends to discuss those questions, among others, with the citizens of Munich on Sunday, 5 November 2023. The dialog forum is scheduled to take place from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM at the Small Olympic Hall inside Munich’s Olympic Park.

As part of its “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative, the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) hosted a dialog forum in the Börsensaal of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce last Saturday. The objective of the public event was to discuss the opportunities and risks associated with a prospective German Olympic bid with the people of Hamburg.

Why should, or shouldn’t, the Olympic and Paralympic Games be hosted in Germany? The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) aims to determine the conditions under which a German Olympic bid would be possible. The DOSB General Assembly passed a resolution to that effect at the end of last year. In July 2023, the DOSB launched the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative.

The first DOSB dialog forum took place in Leipzig on Saturday, 30 September, as part of the YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES. initiative. Visitors were invited to discuss a prospective German bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Alte Handelsbörse in Leipzig.

The earliest point of time at which the Olympic and Paralympic Games could make their return to Germany is 13 years down the line, which explains why the final “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” talk had a future-oriented focus.

Why should, or shouldn’t, the Olympic and Paralympic Games be hosted in Germany? The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) aims to determine the conditions under which a German Olympic bid would be possible. The DOSB General Assembly passed a resolution to that effect at the end of last year. In July 2023, the DOSB launched the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative.

To date, no decision has been made as to whether Germany will bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and if so, for which year. There is one particular question that has been asked more often than any other: “Will the 2036 Olympic Games create opportunities or pose risks for our country?” Those who participated in our “1936, 1972, and 2036(?)” talk addressed that specific issue as well as other questions regarding the history and reappraisal of the previous Games that took place in Germany.

In the past, the Olympic Games often served as a stage from which political stances were taken. In the case of the 1936 Games, they were even misused to promote propaganda. One thing is clear: On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Berlin Games, German sports must take a critical look at this historic event and come to terms with it in a way that goes far beyond the realm of sports – no matter where the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games are held. That, however, is not the only thing that concerns those involved in German sports: The assassinations that occurred during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich mark another chapter in (sports) history that needs to be further addressed.

How can the Olympic and Paralympic Games be used to increase physical activity? The experts who participated in yesterday’s talk on the issue of sports and health all agreed that Germans failed to get enough exercise.

When it comes to daily physical activity, a mere 23 percent of Germans get enough exercise. The foundation for one’s level of physical activity later in life is laid at a young age. Therefore, promoting physical activity among children and young people is an investment in the future health of the public as a whole.

The sixth expert talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative took place not too long ago. Social sustainability in sports was the issue of the day.

The fifth expert talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative was dedicated to the potential impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on the German economy.

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 on a social level as they promote integration, inclusion, and cohesion within society.

The fourth expert talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative was dedicated to recreational sports throughout Germany.

The third talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative intensively focused on the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the challenges posed by international sports policy.

By the time the expert talk on competitive sports was over, a clear conclusion had been reached: Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Germany would give competitive sports the tailwind they need to be successful in the long term.

At 7:00 PM on Tuesday, 15 August, the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) is scheduled to continue its series of expert talks with “YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR DREAMS. YOUR GAMES.” – a discussion on the issue of competitive sports.

There was one thing that became abundantly clear during yesterday’s expert talk on the issue of “Environmental Sustainability”: We have a shared responsibility when it comes to ensuring a sustainable future – both in sports as well as in society as a whole.

On 10 August, the DOSB will kick off a series of talks as part of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative – its first digital participation format.

German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) launches “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” Dialogue Initiative

Interview with DOSB President Thomas Weikert on the launch of the dialogue initiative “Your Ideas. Your Games.

175 guests from Düsseldorf and the surrounding region attended the DOSB’s final dialog forum at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. Burkhard Hintzsche, Düsseldorf’s City Director, officially welcomed the guests. He emphasized: “Düsseldorf and major sports events – they go hand in hand. D.LIVE and D.SPORTS have proven time and again in the past that the sports facilities that are available in our city are both modern and versatile and that we are capable of organizing sports events that inspire and engage athletes and spectators alike. Düsseldorf and the Rhine-Ruhr region are ideally positioned for a prospective Olympic bid.”

600 guests took part in the DOSB’s dialog forum at the Futurium in Berlin on Sunday. During the dialog rounds and the talk, a clear picture was painted by both the citizens as well as the invited guests from the worlds of sports and politics: Berlin is prepared for a national bid

Why should, or shouldn’t, the Olympic and Paralympic Games be hosted in Germany? The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) aims to discuss these as well as numerous other questions with the citizens of Düsseldorf on Monday, 13 November 2023. The fifth dialog forum on a prospective German Olympic bid is scheduled to take place at the Merkur Spiel-Arena from 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM.

In July 2023, the DOSB launched the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative to find out: Why should, or shouldn’t, the Olympic and Paralympic Games be hosted in Germany? Under what conditions would a German Olympic bid be possible?

Approximately 500 guests attended the DOSB’s third Dialog Forum on Sunday, which took place at the Small Olympic Hall inside Munich’s Olympic Park. The citizens of Munich, as well as the invited guests, signaled their support for a renewed bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Munich as a possible venue, during the various rounds of dialog.

Why should, or shouldn’t, the Olympic and Paralympic Games be hosted in Germany? The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) intends to discuss those questions, among others, with the citizens of Munich on Sunday, 5 November 2023. The dialog forum is scheduled to take place from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM at the Small Olympic Hall inside Munich’s Olympic Park.

As part of its “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative, the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) hosted a dialog forum in the Börsensaal of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce last Saturday. The objective of the public event was to discuss the opportunities and risks associated with a prospective German Olympic bid with the people of Hamburg.

Why should, or shouldn’t, the Olympic and Paralympic Games be hosted in Germany? The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) aims to determine the conditions under which a German Olympic bid would be possible. The DOSB General Assembly passed a resolution to that effect at the end of last year. In July 2023, the DOSB launched the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative.

The first DOSB dialog forum took place in Leipzig on Saturday, 30 September, as part of the YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES. initiative. Visitors were invited to discuss a prospective German bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Alte Handelsbörse in Leipzig.

The earliest point of time at which the Olympic and Paralympic Games could make their return to Germany is 13 years down the line, which explains why the final “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” talk had a future-oriented focus.

Why should, or shouldn’t, the Olympic and Paralympic Games be hosted in Germany? The German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) aims to determine the conditions under which a German Olympic bid would be possible. The DOSB General Assembly passed a resolution to that effect at the end of last year. In July 2023, the DOSB launched the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative.

To date, no decision has been made as to whether Germany will bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and if so, for which year. There is one particular question that has been asked more often than any other: “Will the 2036 Olympic Games create opportunities or pose risks for our country?” Those who participated in our “1936, 1972, and 2036(?)” talk addressed that specific issue as well as other questions regarding the history and reappraisal of the previous Games that took place in Germany.

In the past, the Olympic Games often served as a stage from which political stances were taken. In the case of the 1936 Games, they were even misused to promote propaganda. One thing is clear: On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Berlin Games, German sports must take a critical look at this historic event and come to terms with it in a way that goes far beyond the realm of sports – no matter where the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games are held. That, however, is not the only thing that concerns those involved in German sports: The assassinations that occurred during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich mark another chapter in (sports) history that needs to be further addressed.

How can the Olympic and Paralympic Games be used to increase physical activity? The experts who participated in yesterday’s talk on the issue of sports and health all agreed that Germans failed to get enough exercise.

When it comes to daily physical activity, a mere 23 percent of Germans get enough exercise. The foundation for one’s level of physical activity later in life is laid at a young age. Therefore, promoting physical activity among children and young people is an investment in the future health of the public as a whole.

The sixth expert talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative took place not too long ago. Social sustainability in sports was the issue of the day.

The fifth expert talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative was dedicated to the potential impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on the German economy.

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 on a social level as they promote integration, inclusion, and cohesion within society.

The fourth expert talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative was dedicated to recreational sports throughout Germany.

The third talk of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative intensively focused on the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the challenges posed by international sports policy.

By the time the expert talk on competitive sports was over, a clear conclusion had been reached: Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Germany would give competitive sports the tailwind they need to be successful in the long term.

At 7:00 PM on Tuesday, 15 August, the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) is scheduled to continue its series of expert talks with “YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR DREAMS. YOUR GAMES.” – a discussion on the issue of competitive sports.

There was one thing that became abundantly clear during yesterday’s expert talk on the issue of “Environmental Sustainability”: We have a shared responsibility when it comes to ensuring a sustainable future – both in sports as well as in society as a whole.

On 10 August, the DOSB will kick off a series of talks as part of the “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” dialog initiative – its first digital participation format.

German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) launches “YOUR IDEAS. YOUR GAMES.” Dialogue Initiative

Interview with DOSB President Thomas Weikert on the launch of the dialogue initiative “Your Ideas. Your Games.