Overview

• The Games drew 8,500 athletes from 150 nations and attracted roughly 1.2 million visitors during the 12-day event
• Organizers confirmed that €135 million in state support combined with event revenues fully covered the €150 million budget, dismissing criticism over cost overruns caused by unforeseen geopolitical pressures
• The €55 million renovation of Lohrheidestadion transformed it into Germany’s most modern athletics stadium, forming a central pillar of the event’s infrastructure legacy
• Leading officials including Jörg Förster and Hendrik Wüst described the Games as a successful practical test that reinforces the Rhein-Ruhr region’s Olympic bidding strategy
• Japan topped the medal table with 79 medals while the host German team secured sixth place with 40 medals, highlighting competitive performances across 18 Olympic and one Paralympic sport