Overview

• The Firmenolympiade was staged at Offenbacher Messehalle over two days in late May, featuring traditional field-day events
• In its May operations report published June 6, Stadtpolizei Offenbach confirmed eight participants suffered injuries during the competition
• Emergency responders cited competitive sack hopping and tug-of-war as the primary activities that led to the most severe cases
• Local media identified many of the competitors as staff members of a national discount retailer taking part in a team-building exercise
• Municipal authorities have launched a formal review of safety protocols after questions emerged over the event’s risk assessments