British Olympians Back North of England's 2040s Games Bid With 12 Golds
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 22
British Olympians Back North of England's 2040s Games Bid With 12 Golds
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 22
Summary
Current and former British Olympians and Paralympians issued a joint statement backing a north of England bid to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
Laura Kenny, Jason Kenny, Sarah Storey and Tom Pidcock said the region has "world-class venues" and that the IOC's multi-city model makes a distributed "Great North" Games more viable.
The push comes after ministers last month asked UK Sport to assess costs, socio-economic benefits and the chances of success for a potential first British Games since London 2012.
Northern political leaders launched the campaign in February, while London Mayor Sadiq Khan has argued that leaving the capital out of any future bid would be a missed opportunity.
Will a 'Great North' Olympics unite the UK or deepen the nation's regional divides?
Can a Northern Olympic bid escape the cycle of budget overruns and broken promises?
The Great North Olympic Bid: Assessing the Case for Hosting the 2040s Games in Northern England
Overview
The North of England has launched an ambitious proposal to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Northern mayors and leaders formally announcing their intent. This bid follows a recommendation for a multi-city, region-wide approach, which aligns with the International Olympic Committee’s growing support for distributed bids. Regional leaders are ready to work with the UK government to create a credible and transformative proposal, making use of existing infrastructure like Manchester’s sports facilities. The UK government, through the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, is keen to maintain the nation’s strong reputation for hosting major sporting events, supporting the North’s collaborative and innovative bid.