Markus Soeder

“That’s our goal and what we’re working towards. Thank you for the trust.”

Markus Soeder · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26

Soeder concluded his remarks on stage after Munich's successful bid was announced.

“I want that we work jointly to bring the games to Germany. It is a chance at something historic, and we want to give everything to present ourselves as a united country – from north to south and from east to west.”

Markus Soeder · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26

Soeder called for joint efforts to bring the Olympics to Germany, presenting it as a chance to show a united country.

“The Cologne bid made things really tough for us and pretty tense until the end.”

Markus Soeder · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26

Soeder acknowledged the competition from the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region after Munich's bid was announced as the winner.

“We’re thinking about all of Germany,”

Markus Soeder · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26

Soeder spoke on stage after Munich was selected by the DOSB as Germany's bid city for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympic Games.