Kiel Advances Bid to Host Olympic Sailing and More for 2036 or 2040 Games

The German city, with a rich sailing tradition, proposes sustainable infrastructure and broadens its Olympic aspirations beyond sailing.

Kiel's city council and state parliament have expressed strong support for hosting Olympic sailing events and additional sports in the 2036 or 2040 Summer Games.
The city plans to construct an Olympic village that could later serve as affordable housing, with alternatives like houseboats also being considered for post-Games use.
Kiel has a storied history in Olympic sailing, having hosted events in 1936 and 1972, and is home to the globally renowned Kieler Woche sailing event.
Officials highlight Kiel's ideal conditions for water sports, including diverse wind patterns and facilities suited for sailing, open water swimming, and coastal rowing.
Germany's Olympic Committee will decide in 2025 whether to pursue a bid for the 2036 or 2040 Games, with Kiel poised as a key venue in the proposal.