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Klopp supports Germany's Olympic bid during special assembly event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Klopp supports Germany's Olympic bid during special assembly event

Summary

Germany coach Jürgen Klopp expressed strong support for the nation's bid to host the Olympic Games during the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) assembly. Klopp shared personal memories tied to the Olympics, emphasizing a desire to recreate the sense of unity experienced during the 2006 World Cup. His remarks coincided with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's announcement of plans to bid for the Olympics and Paralympics in 2036, 2040, or 2046, with Munich selected as the candidate city. Klopp acknowledged Germany's contemporary challenges but insisted on the importance of the Olympics in fostering community spirit.

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Key Details

•Jürgen Klopp supports Germany's Olympic bid at DOSB assembly.
•Munich is nominated as the candidate city for the Games.
•Klopp recalls Olympic memories from childhood, highlighting their impact.
•German President announced the bid for 2036, 2040, or 2046 Olympics.
•Klopp calls for a revival of community spirit through the Games.

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2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Germany coach Klopp support nation's plans to host Olympics

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Germany coach Jürgen Klopp showed his support for the nation's plans to host Olympic Games with an emotional anecdote. "All my memories of sports actually begin with the Olympic Games," Klopp told broadcasters ARD.
— Yahoo Sports

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