Germany Weighs Olympic Bid Amid Leadership Turmoil

The German Olympic Sports Confederation debates future Summer Games plans as internal conflicts and political uncertainty cloud decisions.

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will vote on whether to pursue discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about hosting future Summer Games.
Berlin faces criticism from the Green Party, which urges the city to withdraw from the bid, citing high costs and the need for local infrastructure investment.
Several cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Leipzig, have expressed interest, but a unified national bid appears unlikely, raising concerns about internal competition.
Leadership challenges at the DOSB include the dismissal of CEO Torsten Burmester following his decision to run for mayor of Cologne, leaving the organization temporarily led by Volker Bouffier.
The collapse of Germany's governing coalition has cast doubt on the passage of a key sports funding law, potentially delaying reforms to support athletes and streamline funding processes.