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German President Steinmeier supports 2036 Olympic bid after initial concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

German President Steinmeier supports 2036 Olympic bid after initial concerns

Summary

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has shifted his stance on the 2036 Olympic Games in Germany, now expressing support for the bid, according to ARD. Steinmeier, who previously described the year as 'historically problematic' due to its connection to the 1936 Berlin Games organized by the Nazis, believes that organizers will manage its sensitivities appropriately. He emphasized Germany's suitable sports venues and enthusiastic population for hosting the event. Berlin, Cologne Rhine-Ruhr, and Munich are competing to be the country's candidate city for the Games. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is set to decide on a host city in September.

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Key Details

•Steinmeier now supports the 2036 Olympic bid after initial hesitation.
•Concerns were based on historical implications of the 1936 Games.
•Berlin, Cologne Rhine-Ruhr, and Munich are potential host cities.
•The DOSB will announce the chosen city in September.
•The 2028 and 2032 Games are scheduled in Los Angeles and Brisbane, respectively.

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12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Report: German President Steinmeier no longer against 2036 Games bid

What they're saying

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier can now imagine the Olympic Games being held in Germany in 2036 after all, broadcaster ARD reported on Sunday. A spokesman for the president said in February that Steinmeier considered 2036 to be “historically problematic” for a German Olympic bid given it would come 100 years after the Berlin Games organized by the Nazis.
— Yahoo Sports

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