Overview
- Martin Engelhardt formally announced his candidacy on Wednesday, creating a likely two‑person contest with Michael Mronz for the Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund presidency.
- The DOSB membership will decide the next president at a vote in Frankfurt on December 5, with other nominations still allowed until October 30.
- Mronz was recommended by a find‑committee of major federations and is campaigning on his international network and support for a Munich Olympic bid.
- Engelhardt, a long‑time federation leader and current DOSB vice‑president, says his role as chief physician ends on March 31, 2027 so he can devote himself full time and avoid commercial conflicts.
- The outcome will shape how Germany coordinates sport policy, funding and political ties and could determine whether the DOSB pushes a high‑profile Olympic candidature or focuses on a nationwide Sportplan; member votes and any late nominations will be key to watch.