Germany announces Munich as its candidate for upcoming Olympics bid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Germany plans to bid for the Olympics and Paralympics in 2036, 2040, or 2046, with Munich as its candidate city. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier revealed the decision at a special assembly of the German Olympic Sports Confederation. This follows Munich's previous attempts to host the 2018 and 2022 Winter Games. Steinmeier emphasized the opportunity the Olympics represent for Germany as a whole. The last Olympic Games hosted in Germany took place in Munich in 1972.
- •German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced the bid at a DOSB assembly.
- •Munich previously bid for the 2018 and 2022 Winter Games.
- •The last Olympics in Germany were held in 1972.
- •Germany hopes to capitalize on the opportunity presented by the Olympics.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Germany to bid for Olympics with Munich as candidate
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Munich picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044
"BADEN-BADEN, Germany (AP) — Munich will bid to bring the Olympics back to Germany for the first time in more than 60 years after seeing off a rival bid from Cologne to become the focus of the country's push to host a Summer Games. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced Munich as the selection at a glitzy event hosted by the German Olympic Sports Confederation on Saturday. With the exception of soccer games in Stuttgart and sailing in the northern city of Kiel, Munich would stage the rest of the Olympic and Paralympic competitions.
"Germany will bid for the Olympics and Paralympics in 2036, 2040 or 2046 with Munich as candidate, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Saturday after a vote by the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB). "The Olympic Games are a huge opportunity for all of Germany.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:33 PMGermany to bid for Olympics with Munich as candidate
Germany will bid for the Olympics and Paralympics in 2036, 2040 or 2046 with Munich as candidate, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Saturday after a vote by the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB). "The Olympic Games are a huge opportunity for all of Germany.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:33 PMMunich picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044
BADEN-BADEN, Germany (AP) — Munich will bid to bring the Olympics back to Germany for the first time in more than 60 years after seeing off a rival bid from Cologne to become the focus of the country's push to host a Summer Games. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced Munich as the selection at a glitzy event hosted by the German Olympic Sports Confederation on Saturday. With the exception of soccer games in Stuttgart and sailing in the northern city of Kiel, Munich would stage the rest of the Olympic and Paralympic competitions.
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