Structural promotion of popular sports as a condition:

If you say you want to unite a society and a Berlin-Mitte-based curatorium asks you for a talk, and you then respond with such a slap in the face, that is undemocratic, disreputable, and indefensible.

— Bob Hanning, Füchse Berlin boss and managing director of the Handball-Bundesliga club Füchse Berlin, commenting on Elif Eralp's statements about Berlin's Olympic bid

I was born in Berlin, I learned on the streets of Tempelhof what diversity and solidarity mean. I have known the Olympic Stadium for as long as I can remember. Running out here every two weeks is already a great honor. The thought that we Berliners could welcome the world of sport in our Olympic Stadium is extraordinary and would be a strong signal for a modern capital that brings people together—no matter where they come from.

— Linus Gechter, Berlin Olympic Ambassador and Hertha BSC defender; speaking about the potential hosting of the Games in Berlin.

With an Olympic bid, there is a great opportunity to actively, coordinated, and with a clear timeframe tackle the diverse challenges of our city.

— Kaweh Niroomand, spokesperson for the Initiative of Berlin Professional Clubs and Olympic Commissioner of Berlin, explains the importance of the Olympic bid for the city.