Suhl in the Olympic concept: shooting sports center becomes an urban highlight!

Suhl in the Olympic concept: shooting sports center becomes an urban highlight!

The sports country Germany is on the start: As part of the application for the Olympic Summer Games 2036 , the city of Hamburg has now also laid down Suhl as an integral part of the concept for shooting competitions. The former home of German shooters has been established as a proven and popular venue for over 50 years. Mayor André Knapp emphasizes how important the Suhl shooting sports location is for Germany and beyond. This strategy could help the city to receive international recognition and further investments.

The shooting sports facility on the Friedberg in Suhl is already anchored in the Olympic concept of the Hanseatic city and is cited as a suitable venue for various disciplines. As the MDR reports an application that is not only the competition itself, but also sustainability and short distances into the focus. A large part of the planned sports facilities are already created within a radius of only seven kilometers.

joint application and outlook

Hamburg is not alone. In addition to the Hanseatic city, Berlin, Munich and the Rhein-Ruhr region also show interest in a joint application. In the coming year, the Hamburg citizens will vote on the project, which would like to organize Olympic competitions with the "Hamburg+" concept in a sustainable way. Inthuringen emphasizes that a successful application would not only be an advantage for Hamburg, but Also for Suhl, since the Olympic stage opens the opportunity to fundamentally modernize the shooting range.

In connection with these plans, future awarding years will also be discussed. The possible years are 2036, 2040 or 2044. In view of the economy of the Olympics, the interest of many cities worldwide is increasing. Several states have already expressed their ambitions, including list candidates such as India, Istanbul and South Africa.

A look into the future

The 2036 Olympics promise to offer a range of topics that ranges from classic sports to innovative approaches. Against the background of the current plans, including the possibility of temporary sports facilities, similar to Paris, it becomes clear that there is great potential for the region and sport as a whole.

In order to be able to implement the project, not only the cities are required. Crucial conversations with the IOC and the general population are necessary to create a common basis. Here Suhl stands well with his history and experience in shooting sports and could play an important role in the upcoming Olympic event with the right support.