IOC President Meets German Olympic Bid Representatives

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry met with German Olympic bid representatives in Aachen on August 16, 2026. The meeting occurred during the World Equestrian Championships. Coventry spoke with NRW Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann, and Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner in the VIP area.

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One must remain sporty in sports.

Despite the presence of bid representatives, the discussion reportedly did not focus on Germany's Olympic bid. Wüst stated that "one must remain sporty in sports." He added that while all parties want to bring the Olympic Games to Germany, and each is making their best offer, "ours is objectively the best, no question." However, he acknowledged that the other candidates believe the same about their proposals.

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Everyone wants to bring the Olympic Games to Germany, and everyone makes the best offer they can. I believe ours is objectively the best, no question.

According to official statements, the conversation with Coventry centered on sports development. Coventry was reportedly in Aachen privately and had met with representatives from German elite sports associations earlier that day. She also attended the individual dressage freestyle competition.

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But the others believe the same about their offers.