German Olympic Sports Confederation Announces Leadership Change

DOSB confirms Torsten Burmester will step down as chairman following his candidacy for Cologne mayor in 2025.

Torsten Burmester, current chairman of the DOSB, is running as the SPD candidate for the Cologne mayoral election on September 14, 2025.
The DOSB has stated that a leadership change will occur regardless of the election outcome but has not provided a timeline or further details.
The organization cited concerns over personal privacy as a reason for withholding additional information about the transition.
Burmester's contract with the DOSB was reportedly extended earlier this year through 2029, raising questions about the timing of the announcement.
The leadership change comes during discussions on key sports policy issues in Germany, including a potential Olympic bid and uncertainty about future sports funding legislation.