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German minister notes positive signals for Munich Olympic bid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 1:03 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

German minister notes positive signals for Munich Olympic bid

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State Minister for Sport Ronald Rauhe reported that International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry conveyed positive signals regarding Munich's bid to host the Olympics. Following a meeting with Coventry and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Rauhe expressed confidence that they were seen as a driving force for Europe in this context. The IOC is expected to outline the next steps in March, with Munich aiming for the 2036 Olympics. If unsuccessful, the city could bid for either the 2040 or 2044 Games.

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•Rauhe held a meeting with Coventry and Merz in Munich.
•The IOC will decide on candidates for strategic dialogue in March.
•Munich aims to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040, or 2044.
•Other interested nations include Hungary, India, and Qatar.

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1:03 PMYahoo Sports — German minister: IOC showed positive signs over Munich Olympic bid

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State Minister for Sport Ronald Rauhe said that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry showed "positive signals" regarding Germany's bid to host the Olympics in Munich. "She was very grateful that we are continuing the bid process with Munich and sees us as a driving force for Europe.
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