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SBD Global Olympic Series: Hamburg Pitch Focuses On 'Existing Facilities,' 'Sustainablity'

Alfons Hörmann, president of the German Olympic Committee (DOSB), says Hamburg has many existing "sports facilities" that are included in a "fascinating concept," combining the city's appreciation for "sustainability and participation." Hörmann answered a series of questions about the city's qualifications and chances of winning its bid to host the 2024 Games in the second of a five-part SBD Global series with bid city representatives. Hamburg is the second city after we started with Budapest on Monday. We will continue, in alphabetical order, with the rest of the bidders: L.A., Paris and Rome.

Q: What do you think makes your city the best choice for the IOC?
Alfons Hörmann: Hamburg has a fascinating concept blending Sustainable Urban Development with sport and is willing to let its citizens be part of the decision to bid.

Q: Paris and L.A. are the early frontrunners, why do you think that is? And what can you do to overcome this perceived advantage?
Hörmann: I'm sorry, but I think it’s a good tradition that the candidates do not comment on each other.

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: How important were Thomas Bach’s “Agenda 2020” reforms in your decision to bid for the Olympics?
Hörmann: The Agenda 2020 was a very important factor in the decision to bid for the Olympics. Hamburg appreciates sustainability and participation of its inhabitants and the whole country.

Alfons Hörmann
Q: Cost overruns have been a big issue with recent and future Olympics, i.e. Sochi and Tokyo. What measures would you put in place to control spending?
Hörmann: In Hamburg there are many sports facilities available. Some need to be rebuilt but they all will be reused after the Games, a lot of them for sport. But the Olympic Village for example will be converted into flats, the Olympic Hall into a cruise terminal after the Games. According to the Agenda 2020 it would be possible to organize modest and sustainable Games.

Q: What are the biggest issues facing your bid?
Hörmann: First of all we focus on the referendum on November 29th. This is the basic for all steps following.

Q: How would you classify your chances in the race for the 2024 Olympics?
Hörmann: All the candidates have their strengths, so I think it is an open race.

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