Berliner's Olympic acquisition: One step into the future of the games!

Berliner's Olympic acquisition: One step into the future of the games!

Berlin, Deutschland - The application of Berlin for the Olympic Games is increasingly gaining dynamics. A sporting initiative supported by prominent Olympic champions was presented. A press conference of the German Olympic Society (DOG) took place in the Marshall Haus der Messe Berlin, in which DOG President Christopher Krähnert emphasized the enthusiasm for the upcoming games. The initiative called "We ... for the games" aims to explain the value of the Olympic Games for Berlin and convince possible skeptics. Among the faces presented were well -known athletes such as Patrick Hausding, Svenja Brunckhorst, Ronald Rauhe and Heike Drechsler, who together won 13 Olympic medals. Brunckhorst told about the "gigantic" mood at the last Olympic Games in Paris, while Rauhe reported on his striking memories.

The discussion about the Olympic acquisition also includes the opportunities that such an event for Berlin has. The focus is on reducing the redevelopment in sports facilities. Jörg Zwirn von Pfefferport expressed that the Olympic Games could create more capacities for clubs. Stefan Schenck also hopes that the Paralympics can promote accessibility. It is also discussed how Olympic Games could influence the social climate in Germany. However, critical voices express concerns about the meaningfulness of the application in economically tense times. A press conference of Berlin politics will take place on Tuesday to present the application concept "Berlin+".

political and social reactions

The ruling mayor Michael Müller in this context underlines the importance of sustainability and decentralization in the planning for the 2024 Olympics. In his view, the games are a chance for Berlin to perform as a more democratic and cosmopolitan host. DOSB President Alfons Hörmann was optimistic about the feasibility of the application concept. At the same time, there is skepticism within the opposition, represented by Gabriele Hiller from the left. She sees the application as a distraction of existing problems in the city.

sports senator Frank Henkel believes that the games could have positive consequences for housing, economy and sports facilities. However, public discussions show a split opinion, and a citizens' forum was disturbed by Olympic gangs. Critics warn of the possibly high costs and the negative experiences that other cities have had with the Olympic Games. An open discussion about the project is all the more important, as Müller emphasizes. An ongoing advertising campaign with the slogan "We want the games" is visible in the city, but the originally planned action of a flash mob has been canceled due to security concerns.

sustainability in focus

The IOC pursues climate neutrality and works with partners like Dow on the reduction of CO2 emissions. These strategies should not only reduce the ecological footprint of the games, but also act as a catalyst for sustainable development in the host cities. The willingness to cooperate with expert organizations and the partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) strengthen the focus on the preservation of biological diversity.

The decision on Berlin's Olympic acquisition will be made in September by a citizen vote, whereby the approval of the DOSB is a prerequisite. So the discussion about the application remains exciting.

For more information, interested parties can be found in the detailed reports at rbb24, Deutschlandfunk and Dosb read.