North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed
The UK government is assessing a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s. UK Sport has been commissioned to conduct an initial strategic assessment to evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of such a bid. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy emphasized the importance of showcasing the region's capabilities to host a world-class event.
- ▪The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an initial strategic assessment for a northern Olympic bid.
- ▪Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated that it's time for the Olympics to come to the north of England.
- ▪A group of northern political leaders has urged the government to base any future Olympic bid in the region.
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North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessedImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United's Old Trafford was a host of the Olympic football matches at the London 2012 gamesByDan RoanSports editorPublished7 minutes agoThe government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.It said the funding agency would examine whether the UK could host the Games for the first time since London 2012, along with potential cost, socio-economic benefit and any bid's chance of success."For too long we have been told the Olympics is simply too big and too important to be hosted in the north", Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told BBC Sport."Not any more.
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