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Hamburg Selected as Germany's Candidate for 2024 Olympics, Awaiting Referendum

The DOSB Presidium's decision, driven by public support metrics, now requires Full Assembly approval and a binding citizen vote.

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Overview

  • The DOSB Presidium formally chose Hamburg over Berlin as Germany's candidate for the 2024 Summer Olympics, citing higher public approval in Forsa polls (53% vs. 48%).
  • The decision prioritizes public opinion to avoid a repeat of previous referendum defeats, such as Munich's failed 2022 Winter Games bid.
  • A binding referendum in Hamburg is planned before September 15, 2015, to secure public backing for the bid.
  • The DOSB released 10 main and 32 subcriteria for evaluating bids but avoided numeric scoring, focusing on qualitative assessments.
  • DOSB President Alfons Hörmann is concurrently facing legal proceedings over alleged cartel law violations, adding complexity to the bid process.