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Munich selected as Germany's candidate for Olympic Games bid

Munich has been selected as the official German candidate to bid for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision was made during an extraordinary general meeting of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) in Baden-Baden.

In a secret ballot, Munich secured 91 votes, defeating the Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr regional bid, which received 50 votes. The decision was announced by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The selection process followed the withdrawal of bids from Berlin and Hamburg.

The Munich concept was highly rated by the DOSB evaluation commission, scoring 87.03 out of 100 points, compared to 85.02 for the Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr bid. Munich's candidacy emphasizes the use of existing infrastructure, building upon the legacy of the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Political leaders, including Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder and North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, expressed support for the decision, framing it as a significant opportunity for German sports. The final host selection will be determined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with a decision expected in 2029.

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Berlin · Bundesrat · Cologne-Rhein-Ruhr · Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr · DOSB · Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund · Dominik Krause · Frank-Walter Steinmeier · German Olympic Sports Confederation · International Olympic Committee · Köln-Rhein-Ruhr · Markus Söder

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