Etiket: DOSB
DOSB boss: Comprehensive sanctions against Russia necessary
Berlin (AP) – DOSB boss Thomas Weikert has called for an uncompromising reaction from the entire sport to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Russia has blatantly broken international law. That…
DOSB and DBS recommend “suspending competitions in Russia and war zones”, sports policy
In a joint statement by the two presidents, Thomas Weikert (DOSB) and Friedhelm Julius Beucher (DBS), they called on Russia to “cease military action.” At the same time, the two…
Olympia: Weikert wants more human rights and sustainability
Berlin (dpa) – As President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation, Thomas Weikert demands that the topics of human rights and sustainability come into focus when future Olympic Games are…
A good DOSB balance does not hide weak points
Beijing (dpa) – The choice of bobsleigh pusher Thorsten Margis as the flag bearer of the Olympic closing ceremony also has symbolic power for top-class German sport: a strong push…
DOSB draws positive Olympic balance – and announces its own application – Olympia
DOSB President Thomas Weikert told Sportschau about Germany’s possible application for the Olympics: “There will be applications, the strategy at the IOC has changed massively. Human rights and sustainability play…
Winter Games in Beijing – Closing Ceremony: Bob pusher Margis wears the German flag
Beijing (AP) – Bob pusher Thorsten Margis leads the remaining German Olympic team at the closing ceremony in Beijing as flag bearer. The 32-year-old from Halle/Saale is part of pilot…
Winter Games in Beijing – Cross-country skier Hennig praises the Olympics: “These are successful games”
Beijing (dpa) – The Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, which were controversial before the opening, are being praised more and more by German starters. “There was a lot of criticism…
Winter Games in Beijing – DOSB boss’s half-time Olympic balance sheet: “Successful days”
Beijing (AP) – The German Olympic Sports Confederation has drawn a positive balance after half of the Winter Games in Beijing. “These were successful days with very emotional moments,” said…
DOSB leadership does not want to “overrate” the medal table
The head of the delegation of the German Olympic team in Beijing does not want to “overestimate” the lead in the medal table at halftime of the Winter Games. Although…
Corona at the Olympics – quarantine torment: frustration with combined Frenzel
Zhangjiakou (dpa) – The corona-positive Olympic champion Eric Frenzel is struggling with the quarantine situation and will not be able to repeat his gold coup from the normal hill. The…