Munich promises 'great experience' for athletes

GUANGZHOU - Munich vows to unite the world's athletes for "the greatest experience of their lives" if its bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games is successful.

While it hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, Munich has yet to host a Winter Games. It is one of three finalists alongside Annecy, France, and Pyeongchang in the Republic of Korea.

"The experience that we create for athletes at the Winter Games should be the greatest experience of their lives. The atmosphere should be more than they have ever dreamed of - full stadiums, fans who cheer for everyone, a city filled with the festival spirit," said Katarina Witt, a former Olympic figure skating champion and member of the Munich 2018 bidding committee.