Thomas Bach

Munich Selected as Germany’s Official Bid for the Olympic Games

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Munich has been selected as Germany’s official candidate city for an upcoming Summer Olympic Games bid, defeating rival bid KölnRheinRuhr by a 91–50 vote during a meeting of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) in Baden-Baden. The decision sets the stage for Germany's eighth attempt to secure the Olympics since the Munich Games of 1972, … Read more

Lausanne Judo Grand Slam Makes Historic Debut with Focus on Inclusion

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Lausanne Grand Slam Opens Historic Judo Competition with Inclusion Focus The International Judo Federation Circuit arrived in Switzerland for the very first time on August 29, 2026, launching the Lausanne Grand Slam at the Vaudoise Arena under a banner of athletic inclusion and elite competition, according to coverage from Euronews. Before the opening bouts commenced … Read more