Cologne bid for the 2018 Summer Olympics

On March 10, 2018, Cologne announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games.
==Support==
On March 18, the Rhinean Olympic Committee held a poll under the inhabitans of Cologne. They were invited to vote for or against the hosting of the Games. If more than 33% of voters voted against the games, Cologne would withdraw. That didn't happen and a large majority voted for the games. 
Votes = x1000
For	Against
81%	19%
== Logo ==
The logo of the Cologne bid takes the form of four waves. The four wave symbolize the four main rivers of Rhinea: Rhine, Elbe, Danube and Weser.
== Funding ==
The expenses for the bid are estimated at between 5.5 and 7 billion euros. Funding will come from the Cologne Metropolitan Government to cover 1.5 billion for the preparations, and the remaining funds will come from the private sector. The plan gives evidence of a national financial guarantee to cover any cost over runs and some infrastructure projects.
==Olympic Park==
===Olympic Plaza===
Olympic Plaza is the main square of the Olympic Park here the sporters will receive their medals. There are small stalls with food and souvenirs but spectators can also just sit here and rest. The Olympic Plaza is close to the competition venues so people don't have to walk long distances.
===Amusement Plaza===
Amusement Plaza is a square where spectators can spend their time on various sport simulators and more. For the younger spectators their is a large playground with sport related playground equipment. Spectator can also buy drinks and food at the Amusement Plaza.
==Olympic Village==
The Olympic Village contains five high-rise buildings, each representing one of the Olympic Rings. It is a 20 minutes drive from Cologne Bonn Airport and 2 hours drive from Frankfurt Airport.
== Venues ==
The Olympic Park is a cluster of six sporting venues. There are also nine other venues in Leverkusen, Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf, Duisburg and Kiel. 
Place 	Venue 	Capacity 	Events 	Image
Cologne 	Lanxess Arena 	19,500 	BasketballBoxingJudoWrestling	
Cologne 	Stadionbad 	10,000 	DivingSwimming 	
Cologne 	RheinEnegieStadion 	49,698(expanded to 65,000)	Athletics 	
Cologne 	Radstadion 	8,000 	Cycling(track) 	
Cologne 	Pfeil Park 	6,100 (under construction)	Archery 	
Cologne 	Kölner Golf Centre 	20,000 	Golf 	
Cologne 	WestfalenCentre 	9,200 (under construction)	ShootingWeightlifting 	
Cologne 	ZollstockStadion 	7,500 (under construction)	BadmintonGymnastics 	
Mönchengladbach	SparkassenPark 	10,000 	Field hockey 	
Mönchengladbach	Stadion im Borussia-Park 	54,000 	Football 	
Leverkusen 	BayArena 	30,000 	Football 	
Düsseldorf 	Esprit Arena 	54,600 	Football 	
Düsseldorf 	Rochusclub 	12,000 	Tennis 	
Duisburg 	Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena	31,514 	Football 	
Kiel 	Kieler Förde 	 	Sailing 	
Category:Sport Related
Category:Olympics
Category:Olympic Bids