Germany Proposes New Law to Boost Elite Sports Performance

Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports the initiative amid criticism and seeks to establish an independent sports agency.

The proposed sports funding law aims to enhance the performance of German athletes on the global stage.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the legislation, highlighting the need for a structured approach to sports funding in Germany.
The law includes the creation of an independent sports agency to allocate funding based on athletic criteria, reducing bureaucracy.
Critics, including the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), argue the current draft lacks sufficient independence from political influence.
Athletes' representatives demand additional protections, including financial support and insurance, to be enshrined in the law.