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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former European champions set to be offered 70,000-seater new stadium as mayor backs ‘$1billion' new project
The new stadium may not be ready for a number of years GROUND BREAKING Former European champions set to be offered 70,000-seater new stadium as mayor backs '$1billion' new project FORMER European champions Hamburg could be offered a brand new stadium as part of Germany's Olympic bid. The city is set to enter the race to become the nominee for Germany for the second time. Advertisement 2 A new 70,000 stadium could be built for Hamburg 2 Hamburg have played at the Volksparkstadion since 1953 Credit: Getty Hamburg residents previously rejected the opportunity to become the select city for Germany to host the games at the ballot box in 2015. But now they could be persuaded by the promise of a new stadium, which would become home to Hamburg after the Games. The new $1billion arena could boast a capacity between 60,000 to 70,000. And it will be built even if Germany's bid to host the summer Olympics fails, according to Germany Interior Senator Andy Grote. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL STUCK IN THE MIDDLE San Siro set for bizarre demolition with only MIDDLE tier to stay Hamburg mayor Peter Tschentscher has backed the project and handed over the necessary bid documents to the DOSB - Germany's Olympic body. He said: "The bids of previous decades consisted of a city being rebuilt to accommodate the Olympic Games. And we reversed this principle." The city shouldn't adapt to the Games, "but rather we adapt the Olympic concept to our city," he added. The new stadium would be built right next to Hamburg's iconic Volksparkstadion, which has been their home since 1953. Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS A refurbishment of the ground was completed in 2000 for the 2006 World Cup - it seats 57,000 fans. Germany's Olympic body still needs to decide whether to bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games. 'Looks class' - Three-time English champs release incredible video as they prepare to build one of UK's biggest stadiums Germany last hosted the Olympics in 1972 in Munich. Advertisement Bids from Berlin for 2000 and Leipzig for 2012 failed, while Munich's bid for the 2022 Winter Games was also stopped by a referendum.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former European champions set to be offered 70,000-seater new stadium as mayor backs ‘$1billion' new project
FORMER European champions Hamburg could be offered a brand new stadium as part of Germany's Olympic bid. The city is set to enter the race to become the nominee for Germany for the second time. 2 A new 70,000 stadium could be built for Hamburg 2 Hamburg have played at the Volksparkstadion since 1953 Credit: Getty Hamburg residents previously rejected the opportunity to become the select city for the games at the ballot box in 2015. But now they could be persuaded by the promise of a new stadium, which would become home to Hamburg after the Games. The new $1billion arena could boast a capacity between 60,000 to 70,000. And it will be built even if Germany's bid to host the summer Olympics fails, according to Germany Interior Senator Andy Grote. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Hamburg mayor Peter Tschentscher has backed the project and handed over the necessary bid documents to the DOSB - Germany's Olympic body. He said: "The bids of previous decades consisted of a city being rebuilt to accommodate the Olympic Games. And we reversed this principle." The city shouldn't adapt to the Games, "but rather we adapt the Olympic concept to our city," he added. The new stadium would be built right next to Hamburg's iconic Volksparkstadion, which has been their home since 1953. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS A refurbishment of the ground was completed in 2000 for the 2006 World Cup - it seats 57,000 fans. Germany's Olympic body still needs to decide whether to bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games. 'Looks class' - Three-time English champs release incredible video as they prepare to build one of UK's biggest stadiums Germany last hosted the Olympics in 1972 in Munich. Bids from Berlin for 2000 and Leipzig for 2012 failed, while Munich's bid for the 2022 Winter Games was also stopped by a referendum.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Former European champions set to be offered 70,000-seater new stadium as mayor backs ‘$1billion' new project
FORMER European champions Hamburg could be offered a brand new stadium as part of Germany's Olympic bid. The city is set to enter the race to become the nominee for Germany for the second time. 2 2 Hamburg residents previously rejected the opportunity to become the select city for Germany to host the games at the ballot box in 2015. But now they could be persuaded by the promise of a new stadium, which would become home to Hamburg after the Games. The new $1billion arena could boast a capacity between 60,000 to 70,000. And it will be built even if Germany's bid to host the summer Olympics fails, according to Germany Interior Senator Andy Grote. Hamburg mayor Peter Tschentscher has backed the project and handed over the necessary bid documents to the DOSB - Germany's Olympic body. He said: "The bids of previous decades consisted of a city being rebuilt to accommodate the Olympic Games. And we reversed this principle." The city shouldn't adapt to the Games, "but rather we adapt the Olympic concept to our city," he added. The new stadium would be built right next to Hamburg's iconic Volksparkstadion, which has been their home since 1953. A refurbishment of the ground was completed in 2000 for the 2006 World Cup - it seats 57,000 fans. Germany's Olympic body still needs to decide whether to bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games. Germany last hosted the Olympics in 1972 in Munich. Bids from Berlin for 2000 and Leipzig for 2012 failed, while Munich's bid for the 2022 Winter Games was also stopped by a referendum.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Hamburg enters race to host Olympic Games in Germany
Andy Grote, Hamburg's sports senator, speaks during the presentation of Hamburg's Olympic bid concept. Next year, the DOSB will decide which city or region will bid for the Olympic Games. Daniel Bockwoldt/dpa Hamburg, with the support of the nearby Schleswig-Holstein state, has entered the race to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Germany and presented its concept to German Olympic body the DOSB on Saturday. Together with other politicians, Hamburg mayor Peter Tschentscher handed over the necessary bid documents to the DOSB. Advertisement This is Hamburg's second attempt to host the Games. In 2015, the bid to host the 2024 Games failed after being rejected by citizens in a referendum. "The bids of previous decades consisted of a city being rebuilt to accommodate the Olympic Games. And we reversed this principle," Tschentscher said. The city shouldn't adapt to the Games, "but rather we adapt the Olympic concept to our city," he added. According to the concept, 87% of the planned competition venues are "existing facilities, temporarily usable or already planned construction projects." The plans include a new stadium right next to SV Hamburg's Volkspark football stadium. The new 60,000-seat venue will be used for athletics competitions during the Olympics and later as Hamburg's new home and as a multi-purpose arena. Advertisement "The stadium will be built even if the Olympics don't happen," interior senator Andy Grote said. Berlin, the North Rhine-Westphalia state and Munich are also in the race to host the Olympics in Germany. The DOSB will make a decision in 2026 and referendums are expected to take place. The body also still needs to decide whether it will bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games. Germany last hosted the Olympics in 1972 in Munich. Bids including from Berlin for 2000 and Leipzig for 2012 failed, while Munich's bid for the 2022 Winter Games was also stopped by a referendum.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
One killed, 25 injured after train collides with lorry near Hamburg
One person has died after a high-speed train collided with a lorry on the outskirts of the northern German city of Hamburg on Tuesday, according to the fire brigade. The train passenger, a 55-year-old man, was resuscitated at the scene of the accident but succumbed to their injuries shortly afterwards, a spokesman told dpa. Another 25 people were injured, six of them seriously, when the train from Hamburg to Munich carrying 291 people crashed into the lorry at a railway crossing in the southern district of Rönneburg. The impact caused train windows to burst, particularly in the front carriages, an eyewitness told dpa. Shortly after applying the emergency brakes, a hard collision followed, said the female first responder helping one of those injured. She said many passengers had quickly looked after others and calm had prevailed following the crash. They were evacuated from the carriages and brought to Hamburg's Harburg district, railway operator Deutsche Bahn said. Some 80 firefighters were deployed to the site, with several Deutsche Bahn workers sent to help take care of the passengers. Federal police have launched an investigation into the accident. The exact cause of the crash was initially unclear. According to investigators, the lorry was carrying train tracks, with the cargo scattered far and wide as a result of the collision. The section of the railway line connecting Hamburg's southern Harburg district with Buchholz in the neighbouring state of Lower Saxony has been closed due to the accident. Trains on the line are being diverted, a spokeswoman for Deutsche Bahn said, reporting minor delays of up to 15 minutes for long-distance travellers. Hamburg's senator for the interior, Andy Grote, thanked police and firefighters for their quick response and offered his condolences to the families.
