DOSB

What DOSB does

DOSB (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund e.V.), founded in May 2006 through the merger of Germany's National Olympic Committee (NOK) and the German Sports Confederation (DSB), is the recognized umbrella organization for Olympic and Paralympic sports in Germany, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. The federation coordinates approximately 29.3 million memberships across 86,000 sports clubs and 103 member organizations (national federations and 16 Landessportbünde) covering 139 sports disciplines, supports 564,000 trainers and exercise leaders, and fields Team Deutschland — 429 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Its core programs include Sterne des Sports (an award for sports-club societal engagement co-organized with Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken since 2004), Deutsches Sportabzeichen (a national fitness certification), Integration durch Sport (federal integration program active since 1989 across 1,500 program-affiliated clubs and 900 Stützpunktvereine), Safe Sport (protection from interpersonal violence), ReStart, and (E)Quality Time — together delivered through the federated member-organization network rather than as commercial products.

DOSB is structured as a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) governed by its Members' Assembly and Board (Vorstand) with Otto Fricke as Vorstandsvorsitzender and Thomas Weikert as Präsident. The technology stack supporting its public presence is mainstream and non-proprietary: standard CMS for multiple websites (www.dosb.de, integration.dosb.de, deutsches-sportabzeichen.de, sterne-des-sports.de), Matomo analytics, and ReadSpeaker text-to-speech, with a stated 'Digitales und KI' agenda but no disclosed AI deployment. The organization does not sell commercial products; member services, the German Sports Badge, and integration programs are provided to member organizations and the public at no direct charge.

Revenue flows from four principal streams: (1) federal and public funding, anchored by Lotto as the 'Besonderer Förderer des Sports' and dedicated federal program budgets (notably for Integration durch Sport); (2) corporate sponsorships with top partners including Adidas, Allianz, Citroen, Sparkasse, Volksbanken, Stuco GmbH, and Team Gesundheit supporting the Team Deutschland brand; (3) IOC TOP Partner benefit participation through the international Olympic movement; and (4) commercial subsidiary revenue via Deutsche Sport Marketing GmbH (wholly owned). Two wholly owned operating subsidiaries — Deutsche Sport Marketing GmbH and Sportjugend | dsj — execute commercial and youth-sport mandates respectively. Specific financial figures (revenue, fund balances) are not publicly disclosed.

Name

DOSB

Legal name

Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund e.V.

Website

https://dosb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DOSB is Germany's recognized umbrella sports federation, coordinating 29.3 million memberships across 86,000 sports clubs and 103 member organizations, supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes (Team Deutschland), and delivering federal programs including Integration durch Sport, Sterne des Sports, and the Deutsches Sportabzeichen fitness certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Olympic Committee / Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Anti-Doping & Integrity Bodies (WADA, match-fixing/integrity units) (MPAKAFAJ), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Sports federation services
• Olympic movement coordination
• Athlete support programs
• Sports club development
• Integration through sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Sponsorship: DOSB receives funding from public sources including Lotto as a special supporter (besonderer Förderer des Sports) and generates revenue through sponsorship partnerships with major brands including Adidas, Allianz, Citroen, Sparkasse, and others. The organization also benefits from IOC TOP Partner relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DOSB is the non-profit umbrella federation for organized sport in Germany, coordinating 103 member organizations, 86,000 sports clubs, and approximately 29.3 million memberships across 139 disciplines. It delivers programs such as the Sterne des Sports award for club social engagement, the Deutsches Sportabzeichen fitness certification, the federal Integration durch Sport program, Team Deutschland athlete representation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Safe Sport protections against interpersonal violence.

Product overview

DOSB operates as Germany's central sports organization with a portfolio of programs and initiatives rather than a traditional product company. The core offerings include the Sterne des Sports award program for sports club engagement, the Deutsches Sportabzeichen fitness certification, and the Integration durch Sport federal integration program. Key brands include Team Deutschland for athlete representation and Sportdeutschland for general sports communication. Supporting programs include Safe Sport (protection from violence), ReStart (post-crisis engagement), PASS (inclusive employment in sports), and Bewegungslandkarte (movement map platform). The integration-specific offerings include Bewegte Zukunft, Willkommen im Sport, Fit für die Vielfalt, and the UEFA EURO 2024 Vielfaltstour, all coordinated through Landessportbünde and Landessportjugenden across German states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sterne des Sports National award program (Bronze, Silver, Gold levels) recognizing German sports clubs for outstanding social engagement; prizes up to 10,000 euros at Gold level; delivered in partnership with Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken.
• Deutsches Sportabzeichen National fitness certification program testing endurance, strength, speed, and coordination; available to citizens of all ages; delivered free via approximately 86,000 affiliated sports clubs.
• Integration durch Sport Federal integration-through-sport program since 1989 serving migrants, refugees, and socially disadvantaged groups through 1,500 program-affiliated clubs and 900 Stützpunktvereine across all German federal states.
• Team Deutschland Brand and service platform for all German athletes representing Germany at international multi-sport events (Olympic, Paralympic, World Games, European Games); backed by sponsors Adidas, Allianz, Citroen, Sparkasse, Volksbanken, Stuco, Team Gesundheit.
• Safe Sport Protection initiative jointly implemented by DOSB and dsj; safeguards athletes, particularly children and youth, from interpersonal violence in organized sport through preventive measures, reporting channels, and club-level support.
• ReStart - Sport bewegt Deutschland Restart program promoting engagement and increasing visibility of clubs after societal disruptions; reconnects people to organized sports.
• Bewegte Zukunft Joint DOSB–Türkische Gemeinde Deutschland project promoting integration through movement and sports between Turkish community organizations and German sports clubs.
• Willkommen im Sport Welcome project providing materials and structured support for refugees entering German sports clubs.
• PASS - Partizipation und Arbeit im Sport-System Inclusivity portal providing information, experience reports, and job search/offering resources for inclusive employment in the German sports system.
• Fit für die Vielfalt Qualification program within Integration durch Sport providing diversity training for clubs, trainers, and integration coordinators.
• Sonderfonds Federal funding program within Integration durch Sport financing innovative projects and measures for integration through sports.
• UEFA EURO 2024 Vielfaltstour School project for grades 5–7 during UEFA EURO 2024 that promotes diversity and inclusion through football-themed educational activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29.3 million memberships in organized sports
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volksbanken RaiffeisenbankencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership since 2004 for the 'Sterne des Sports' competition. The 650+ Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken in Germany serve as local and regional partners for the competition, contributing to the distribution of awards and funding on Bronze and Silver levels. The Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken (BVR) co-organizes the national competition.
• Team Deutschland SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop partners including Adidas, Allianz, Citroen, Sparkasse, Volksbanken, Stuco GmbH, and Team Gesundheit support the Team Deutschland brand for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. These sponsors provide financial and in-kind support for German elite sports representation.
• IOC TOP PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal Olympic partners including ABInBev, Airbnb, Alibaba, Allianz, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Omega, P&G, Samsung, TCL, and Visa operate as IOC TOP Partners that also benefit German Olympic sports through the international Olympic movement.
• Türkische Gemeinde DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOSB cooperation partner for the 'Bewegte Zukunft' (Moving Future) project, a joint initiative promoting integration and social cohesion through sports between Turkish community organizations and German sports.
• Stiftung Deutsche KrebshilfeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for the 'Bewegung gegen Krebs' (Movement Against Cancer) initiative, combining sports promotion with health prevention.
• Deutscher Turner-BundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Bewegung gegen Krebs' initiative, contributing gymnastics and movement expertise for cancer prevention programs.
• LandessportbündecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor16 state sports associations (Landessportbünde) across German federal states serve as the primary distribution channel for the 'Integration durch Sport' program, coordinating program activities, supporting Stützpunktvereine, and implementing initiatives at state level.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UK Sport: UK Sport is the UK government's high-performance sports funding agency, comparable to DOSB's Leistungssport elite-athlete support remit. While the British model separates NOC (BOA) from elite-sport funding, UK Sport performs the closest equivalent to DOSB's elite-athlete funding and Olympic preparation mandate.
• Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano (CONI): CONI is Italy's National Olympic Committee and serves the same combined NOC + umbrella federation role as DOSB. It coordinates national sports federations, manages Italian Olympic Team representation, and runs mass-participation programs.
• British Olympic Association (BOA): BOA is the UK National Olympic Committee, performing the same core role as DOSB's Team Deutschland — selecting and supporting Olympic athletes, coordinating with national federations, and acting as the IOC-recognized NOC for Team GB.
• Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC): JOC is Japan's National Olympic Committee and operates a comparable umbrella role — supporting Japanese Olympic athletes, coordinating with national federations, and managing Team Japan at Olympic/Paralympic Games.
• United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC): USOPC is the National Olympic Committee for the United States, performing the same umbrella role as DOSB: supporting Team USA athletes, distributing funding to national federations, and managing Olympic/Paralympic Team representation. The closest structural analogue to DOSB in scale and remit.
• Canadian Olympic Committee (COC): COC is Canada's National Olympic Committee, comparable to DOSB as the IOC-recognized body coordinating national federations and supporting Team Canada athletes across Olympic and Paralympic cycles.
• Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation): Riksidrottsförbundet is the unified national sports federation and NOC affiliate for Sweden, with a similar role to DOSB in coordinating member federations, distributing public sport funding, and supporting elite athletes — a closely comparable European national-federation model.
• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): CNOSF is France's National Olympic Committee and operates as the umbrella federation for French sports — directly comparable to DOSB's combined NOC + national federation structure, athlete support, and member-organization coordination.

Regional players

• Sport New Zealand: Sport New Zealand is the government's crown entity investing in sport and recreation, with a comparable policy and funding remit to DOSB's coordination role with Landesportbünde and federal sport programs.
• Sport Australia: Sport Australia is the Australian government's lead sport agency, analogous in function to parts of DOSB's Breitensport and high-performance remit. While structurally different (government agency rather than membership federation), it operates comparable funding, participation, and integrity programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dosb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/mydosb
• Facebookfacebook.com/158197890898593
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutscher-olympischer-sportbund
• Instagraminstagram.com/sportdeutschland
• TikToktiktok.com/@teamdeutschland

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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