The representatives of the Berlin bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games are entering the final stage of the national decision with great confidence. "Our concept is based on sustainability and the use of existing buildings," said Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) at the presentation of the "Berlin +" concept in the atrium of the Haus des Deutschen Sports in the Olympic Park. "These will be games of short journeys. Sailing in Rostock in the morning, medal ceremonies at the Brandenburg Gate in the evening. That's why our concept is unique and different from NRW and Bavaria."
Berlin is competing with Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg for national approval. Munich and the Rhine-Ruhr region with the metropolis of Cologne are also in the running to host the Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044. Hamburg withdrew from the bid on Sunday following the negative referendum.
On Thursday, the concept must be submitted digitally to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB). A decision on the national representative will be made at the DOSB General Assembly on September 26.
