Olympia-Application - Mecklenburg: Olympics in Germany with sailing in Warnemünde
The readiness of the German government to support a German bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2040 continues to fuel hope for sailing competitions in Rostock-Warnemuende, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. "For us, it's clear: If the Olympics are in Germany, then with sailing in Warnemuende. There's an excellent sailing area there. The competitions can be followed from the beach. It would be fantastic to have sailors and their fans from all over the world with us", said Minister-President Manuela Schwesig to the "Ostsee-Zeitung" in Rostock.
All previous attempts to bring Olympic competitions to Warnemuende have failed. In the Olympic bids of Berlin for 2000 and Leipzig for 2012, Warnemuende was a hot candidate for the sailing competitions. With the heavily supported construction of the Yachthafen-Residenz Hohe Düne at the Warnowmouth, MV had positioned itself for the Leipzig bid. However, both Berlin and Leipzig lost in the respective IOC votes. Hamburg decided on its planned bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024/28 for Kiel and against Warnemuende. In a referendum, the Hamburg population then voted against the candidacy.
Schwesig also wants to campaign for Warnemuende in Paris
Schwesig had already announced that, in her function as Federal President of the Bundesrat, she would travel to the Olympics in Paris for two days from July 28 and also campaign for the Rostock-Warnemuende sailing area. The fact that the German government has clearly expressed its intention to host the Games 2040 in Germany is right: "That would be a great event for the 50-year anniversary of German Unity", said Schwesig to the "Ostsee-Zeitung". The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament had recently expressed its support with a large majority for a German Olympic bid for the Summer Games 2036 or 2040 with Rostock-Warnemuende as the sailing area.
After lengthy deliberations, the Federal Cabinet decided to sign a joint foundational agreement with the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) and the interested federal states and cities for a new attempt at bringing the Olympics to Germany. In the talks, a joint bid from Hamburg and Berlin is also being discussed. Hamburg's mayor is open to the idea. "It depends on presenting a convincing concept. In my assessment, that's possible", said Peter Tschentscher to the German Press Agency.
- The prospect of hosting sailing competitions in Rostock-Warnemuende during the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2040 is greatly encouraged by the supportive stance of the German government.
- Manuela Schwesig, the Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has openly expressed her desire to bring Olympic sailing events to the coastal city of Warnemuende.
- The beautiful sailing area in Warnemuende, with its beach-view competitions, would be an attractive proposition for sailors and spectators worldwide.
- Berlin and Leipzig, in their respective Olympic bid attempts in 2000 and 2012, had initially eyed Warnemuende as the venue for sailing competitions, but both bids ultimately failed.
- Hamburg, in its bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024/28, opted for Kiel over Warnemuende, a decision that was rejected in a local referendum.
- Schwesig is not only looking forward to attending the Olympics in Paris but also plans to advocate for Warnemuende's sailing area during her visit.
- The joint foundational agreement between the German government, DOSB, and interested federal states and cities for another attempt at hosting the Olympics in Germany has been finalized after much deliberation.
- Hamburg and Berlin are also considering a joint bid for the Olympics, an idea that Hamburg's mayor, Peter Tschentscher, finds feasible as long as a compelling concept is presented.
- The Baltic Sea Newspaper would no doubt cover the Olympic sailing events in Rostock-Warnemuende with great enthusiasm, should the city have the opportunity to host such a prestigious event.
- Schwerin and Rostock-Warnemuende, two cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, are located on the majestic Baltic Sea, providing an ideal setting for grand sailing competitions during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
