Copenhagen explores hosting sustainable Olympics in 2036

Copenhagen is considering the possibility of hosting the Olympics, having allocated half a million kroner in its 2025 budget for a preliminary study. This funding aims to assess the requirements for entering the bidding process for the Games, which Denmark has never hosted since the modern Olympics began in 1896. The city’s Culture and Leisure Mayor, Mia Nyegaard, expressed a vision for the event to be the smallest and most sustainable Olympics ever. The city is also preparing a bid for the Youth Olympic Games, scheduled for 2026 in Dakar. With Los Angeles and Brisbane set to host the Summer Games in 2028 and 2032 respectively, Copenhagen's earliest opportunity to host the Olympics would be in 2036. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has previously praised Denmark's organizational capabilities, indicating confidence in the country's ability to host a successful event. However, Copenhagen may face competition from Warsaw, which has expressed interest in hosting the Olympics in 2040. In recent years, potential host cities have been hesitant to bid for the Olympics due to concerns over costs, disruption to local communities, and uncertain long-term benefits. In response, the IOC has implemented reforms to make the bidding process more flexible and reduce the financial burden of hosting the Games, aiming to rekindle interest in the Olympic movement.