![]() If London was chosen it would become the first city to host the summer Games on four occasions, having hosted in 1908, 1948 as well as 2012. Bringing the Olympics back to London would do exactly that.”Īny London Olympic bid would be likely to face stiff competition from other cities and would require full government backing to stand any chance of success. ![]() As we emerge from Covid-19, we need to harbour this spirit and remind people what makes London the greatest city in the world. It was a time that displayed the inclusive, diverse and welcoming heart of our city. Khan will add: “The spirit of 2012 showed London and Londoners at their best. ![]() “By ensuring the Games are staged across the UK and visitors encouraged and supported to explore every corner of our country, London 2036 or 2040 could be a huge boost to levelling up our cities and regions,” he is due to say. Khan will use the prime minister’s rhetoric about economic “levelling up” to justify the move. The move, which has been backed by a leading business group and former Olympic medallists, aims to rekindle memories of the successful 2012 Games, an event that significantly boosted the profile of Khan’s predecessor Boris Johnson. ![]() The Labour mayor is due to say: “Exploring a bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the ultimate demonstration of my plan to build a brighter future for London after the pandemic.” In a speech at an amateur boxing club in Earlsfield, south-west London, on Tuesday, Khan will set out the prospect of another London Olympics as a post- Covid morale boost that he argues would extend beyond the capital. Sadiq Khan is pledging to look at bringing the Olympics back to London within 20 years if he is re-elected as mayor on Thursday. ![]()
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