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Harald Schmidt supports Cologne's Olympic bid

Harald SchmidtCologneRhine-Ruhr

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  • The entertainer Harald Schmidt expressed his support for Cologne and the Rhine-Ruhr region's Olympic bid for the Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044.
  • He emphasized the region's self-confidence and his personal connection to Cologne.
  • Federal President Steinmeier is expected to announce the German candidate on Saturday.

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Why It Matters

Germany is applying to host the Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044. In addition to Cologne and the Rhine-Ruhr region, Munich is also in the running. The decision is to be announced by Federal President Steinmeier.

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Harald Schmidt (59) would be very much in favor if his adopted home of Cologne had the Olympic Games. «I think it would be great. I think it would be great. I’m absolutely for it,” said the entertainer to the German Press Agency. “Because it always brings something for the city and the region where it takes place.” Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier wants to announce the German Olympic candidates for 2036, 2040 and 2044 on Saturday (September 26th). Munich and the Rhine-Ruhr region with the core city of Cologne are still in the running.

Schmidt - himself a native of Swabia - said that the Rhine-Ruhr region does not have to hide. “You also have to have a bit of self-confidence. Of course, if it becomes North Rhine-Westphalia, we have fantastic locations for the riding competitions in Münsterland, where I don't have to explain riding. Of course it's not Versailles, yes, but I'm absolutely sure: there's always a push and I would love it if it worked."

As far as Cologne is concerned, he is completely convinced anyway. “Since it has become fashionable to attack Cologne, I have become, so to speak, a native of Cologne,” he assured. “I could live somewhere else at any time, but I think Cologne is great.”

What to Watch

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  • Federal President Steinmeier will announce the German Olympic contenders for 2036, 2040 or 2044 on Saturday.

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • What specific advantages does Harald Schmidt see for the equestrian competitions in Münsterland?
  • What is the official concept of the Rhine-Ruhr application?
  • What support does the application receive from the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia?

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PeopleFrank Walter Steinmeier
OrganizationsGerman press agencyOffice of the Federal President
PlacesCologneRhine-Ruhr regionMünsterlandMunich
TopicsCologneRhine-Ruhrolympic gamesapplicationFederal President SteinmeierMunich
This article was originally published by Die Zeit.

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