by NOlympia Hamburg
the Olympic bid of the City of Hamburg
On 31 May Hamburg decides: Olympic bid from 2036 - yes or no. NOLYMPIA would like to opinion in the official Election documents The Citizenship Referendum.
- The Keywords on this page allow a quick passage of the most important positions.
- The text of the opinion, as it is to be included in the electoral documents, is set out in this document. brochure (Full version: PDF, 1 MB | Barrier-free: PDF 95kb) and on the side “Olympia in Hamburg? We take a stand”
- materials, left and sources You will find in this presentation (Download PDF, 3MB).
RESPONSIBILITY
1. Fairplay
One billion euros Excess tax-free for the IOC, about 3 billion Disposablecosts and one Billions arena, No one needs it for Hamburg.
Fair play?
No Olympic value.
See also: “Financial concept of games put to the test”, PDF, 1.6 MB
2. teamwork
This IOC Define what the game will look like and dictated contractually that the responsibility for planning, implementation and financing lies with the venue.
Team spirit?
No Olympic value.
3. volunteering
volunteering In sport it means Idealistic volunteering without any intention of enrichment. The Voluntary Status of IOC Members will be up to 1.6 million Euros per member per year.
Volunteering?
No Olympic value.
4. transparency
In the case of Munich ’72, the Confederation has a 50%-acceptance of costs promised. There is no such commitment for 2036, 2040, 2044. One Risk of billions for Hamburg.
Transparency?
No Olympic value.
LIVING ROOM & ECONOMY
5. Affordable housing
Olympic studies show: renting make it more expensive Even before the Games, a Acceleration of poverty. It is especially hard for people without secure lease and many undergraduates; As in Paris, the Senate wants to throw students out of the dormitories.
6. Economic impetus
Bringing the Olympic Games No significant economic benefits. Paris 2024 brought France a growth of Only 0.07 %. Parisian cultural establishments (-16%) and overnight stays (-1.7 percent) recorded declines, Olympic tourism superseded Other visitors: inside.
ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORT
7. Environmental network
expansion from cycling, pavement and public transport networks as a consequence of the transformation to a climate-neutral economy should be a priority have. Olympia is against it. VIP tracks for a TV-compliant Event logistics.
8. Natural spaces
The Olympics focused on Disposable sports venues and Arena colossus. Theirs Surface sealing and the CO2 consumption through the event does not contribute to the preservation of regenerative areas, but stands by them diametrically opposed.
SPORT & HEALTH
9. sporting activities
fit want to stay, time, Health Awareness, free access to Sports facilities Parks and sports self-confidence These are the main drivers of movement. The impact of the Olympics on that? On least.
10. Sports venues
Investment focus on Disposable sports venues and Multipurpose arena allow none Daily, self-evident access to Sports in the Neighbourhood. The influence of the games? No focus on sports and games for everyone, Every day.
See also: ‘The story of the Olympic Stadium that no one wants and no one needs’, PDF, 300kb
INCLUSION
11. Participation
Is it really about ‘participation„? incentives for sport? It reads as follows: “Examples in sport make sense and create visibility”. But will you be able to cheer them on the ranks? Difficult when an ticket, As in Paris, on average. 110 € cost. For the inauguration same 1.333 €. Access for Ordinary mortal? Misrepresentation. numbers But everyone can go with Tax money.
12. accessibility
accessibility in the communication, at Public transport and Pedestrian net and Access to sport Obligatory tasks are independent of the Olympics. Paralympic Games a cover for failures?
SECURITY
13. Safe sports events
Who organizes, who pays. What about Olympia? Bürdet 1.4 billion the City on, to finance >2x G20-type presence. There are better sporting events and More meaningful investments in safety. For everyone!
