The Berlin Olympic Stadium was built on the site of the stadium proposed for the 1916 Olympic Games and hosted the 1936 Olympic Games before being renovated twice in 1974 and 2006. The venue is the home of Bundesliga football club Hertha Berlin, was used for three matches of the 1974 FIFA World Cup and hosted six matches, including the final, of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Tokyo 2016 has pledged to host the most sustainable Games ever by minimising construction costs and maximising sustainability through the use of existing facilities.
"We are thrilled to join the world best athletes in the Berlin Olympic Stadium today. Major international sport events have been hosted on this site since the early 20th century," said Dr. Ichiro Kono, Chair and CEO of Tokyo 2016.
"This reinforces us in our vision to maximize the use of existing facilities in Tokyo, transforming them in cutting-edge sport facilities to offer the best possible conditions for athletes to achieve their best performances. By showing how to keep the legacy alive, Tokyo 2016 will showcase the fantastic benefits of the Olympic Movement in the long-term."
The Berlin stadium also hosts football's German Cup final every year and the IAAF Golden League final.
