Baden-Baden (dpa)
Friedrich Merz (Federal Chancellor)
«The Olympics belong to Germany. Munich is our candidate for the application, the whole of Germany is behind it. We want to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to us - for goosebumps, great successes, unforgettable moments and an entire country that is excited."
Markus Söder (Prime Minister of Bavaria, CSU)
“It is something historic and we want to give everything so that in the end we can present ourselves as one country together as Germany, as a partner for the North, for the South, for the East and the West. We think German."
“I believe that Germany is in a better position and that we have more chances than the last few times.”
“We are under special observation, and that’s why Germany will manage it.”
“If the third largest economy in the world fails because of money, that would be embarrassing.”
«I almost peed my pants today. (...) I really prefer political elections. This was ten times more exciting than a normal election.”
Dominik Krause (Munich Mayor, Green Party)
“The joy is now endless and we are happy that we can now really get started on bringing the Olympics to Germany.”
“We cannot wait until the IOC’s decision has been made with the infrastructure costs. We have to start running now.”
Lars Klingbeil (Federal Finance Minister, SPD)
“I hope that all of Germany will now come together behind this application. We want to bring the games back to Germany! As Finance Minister, I give an Olympic guarantee: We want and we can afford the Olympic Games in Germany.”
Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Federal President)
“If we start as Team Germany, then we have the best chance of hosting the games.”
Hendrik Wüst (Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, CDU)
“Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr did its homework and submitted an excellent application; in the end, nuances decide.”
Thomas Weikert (President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation)
«Today is a good day for German sport. At the end of the national process, there is a very good applicant in Munich, which has convinced Sport Germany the most with its concept. Now a new phase begins: We will take the next step together with Munich and represent Germany in the international competition for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Ronald Rauhe (Minister of State for Sports)
«We want and will now convince the IOC - Germany is ready! And we will do that together: the DOSB at the top of sport, our candidate and the federal government. Olympic and Paralympic Games inspire. They can set an entire country in motion. Connecting people. give courage. From today there is a German application. The federal government is firmly behind it.”
“The Chancellor is aware that he has to take action now.”
Jürgen Klopp (national football coach)
«I am an absolute Olympic fan. That influenced me more than other things. The two memories I have from my childhood are the 1972 Olympics (in Munich) and the 1974 World Cup (in Germany). A successful bid for the Olympics would develop a completely new perspective. There would be a goal to work towards. The moment you prepare for the Olympics, the country or the region is brought into shape. I would be convinced that we would be a wonderful country to host the Olympic Games, to invite the world to Germany and to show our most beautiful face."
Idriss Gonschinska (Chairman of the German Disabled Sports Association)
«Today a national competition ends, but we have an even greater shared task ahead of us. If we want to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Germany, we must now present a united front as a sporting nation. The selected application will now carry the hopes and opportunities of all of German sport. That's why we should join forces and work together towards this goal. The DBS will make its contribution to this with full conviction.”
Ingo Weiss (President of the German Basketball Federation)
“I am simply thrilled because we have an excellent candidate for Germany. Now it's important that from today on we all fight, we all work and do everything possible to ensure that Germany gets a majority in the next IOC election. In Munich we have a candidate who meets all the requirements and so I believe we have a good chance. And I even believe that we have a good chance in 1936 and can show in 1936 that we are a colorful, diverse country."
Herbert Hainer (President of FC Bayern Munich)
“This is a historic day for the sports city of Munich - but today's decision was just the kick-off. Now the decisive second half begins, and FC Bayern will continue to support Munich with full conviction with its international appeal. The road to the award is still long, but we are staying tuned: for Munich, for Bavaria, for all of Germany - and for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which bring people together around the world."
Max Hartung (Sporthilfe board member)
«I'm pleased that we can support this as a sports aid. (...) It will definitely be fun!”
Christian Neureuther (former ski racer)
“This is important for Munich, Bavaria, but also all of Germany. You have to see that as a goal now. (...) We have to spread the spirit of the Olympics throughout Germany. I was totally surprised and thrilled by the importance that the Olympics had in Baden-Baden in the whole area. The fact that everyone was there, that Steinmeier, our Federal President, came, that they then opened an envelope incorrectly - so wonderful!”
Jörg Ammon (President of the Bavarian State Sports Association)
“We will not disappoint Germany in the international competition for the Olympics!”
