Hitler takes centre stage on the dignitaries dais, surrounded by Olympic officials and National Socialist officials, at the opening ceremony.  Although they are not identifiable through the swirling snow, I recall that Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess and Hitler's Deputy Head Adjutant, Julius Schaub, were among the platform party.  Best regards, JR.

Winter Olympics 1936 - the Main Man ...

In fact, the Nazi regime was exploited to the hilt as a promotional vehicle for the Third Reich regime.  Swastikas draped Garmisch for the duration, and Hitler took the opportunity to display himself prominently.  Here, he greets the crowds on his arrival for the Games opening ceremony.  Best regards, JR.

Winter Olympics 1936 - not exactly apolitical ...

The Fuhrer exits the Olympic clubhouse at Garmisch, to salutes from unidentified SS and Olympic officials.  There seems to have been so many deliveries of the "German Greeting" as to risk a general outbreak of "frozen shoulder" among the adoring populace ... JR.