Munich has been selected as Germany's candidate city for a future Summer Olympics bid, after a vote by the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), according to multiple outlets. The decision was announced by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday, per Yahoo Sports and Deutsche Welle.
Munich beat out a joint Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr bid to become Germany's candidate, according to CNA. Berlin had also been under consideration but withdrew from contention on Thursday, according to Deutsche Welle and The Straits Times.
Sources differ on the exact years being targeted for the bid. Most outlets, including AP, CNA and Deutsche Welle, cite 2036, 2040 or 2044 as the possible Games years, while Yahoo Sports reports 2036, 2040 or 2046.
This would mark Germany's first time hosting the Summer Olympics since Munich hosted in 1972, according to Al Jazeera English, which noted that Germany has made seven unsuccessful bids to host the Games since then.
How each side covered it
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- Al Jazeera English noted Germany has launched seven unsuccessful Olympic bids since hosting in Munich in 1972.
- AP reported Munich was picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044.
“Since the last time the Summer Games were on German soil in 1972, Germany has launched seven unsuccessful bids to host.” — Al Jazeera English
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- CNA reported Munich beat a joint Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr bid to become Germany's candidate.
- The Straits Times and Deutsche Welle reported Berlin had withdrawn from contention before Munich was chosen.
- Yahoo Sports quoted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier calling the Olympics 'a huge opportunity for all of Germany.'
- Deutsche Welle specified Berlin withdrew on Thursday, ahead of the DOSB vote.
“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).” — Yahoo Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened with Germany's Olympic bid?
Germany's Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) voted to select Munich as the country's candidate city to bid for a future Summer Olympics, with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announcing the decision on Saturday.
Which cities were competing to be Germany's Olympic candidate?
Munich competed against a joint Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr bid, according to CNA, while Berlin had also been in the running before withdrawing on Thursday, according to Deutsche Welle and The Straits Times.
When would the Olympics take place if Munich's bid succeeds?
Most outlets report the Games could take place in 2036, 2040 or 2044, though Yahoo Sports reports the years as 2036, 2040 or 2046.
Has Germany hosted the Summer Olympics before?
Yes, Germany last hosted the Summer Olympics in Munich in 1972, according to Al Jazeera English, which noted Germany has made seven unsuccessful bids to host since then.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningOlympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid
- Associated PressLeft-leaningMunich picked for Germany’s bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044
- CNACenterMunich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Summer Games
- Deutsche WelleCenterGermany news: Berlin officially withdraws Olympics bid
- ReutersCenterMunich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Summer Games
- The Straits TimesCenterGermany picks Munich to host Olympics, after Berlin withdrawal
- Yahoo SportsCenterMunich picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044