British Olympians and Paralympians support Northern Games bid for 2040
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
A coalition of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians has endorsed a bid for the north of England to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2040s. They highlight the region's enthusiasm for sport and potential to draw on its existing world-class venues. Earlier this month, UK Sport was tasked with evaluating the feasibility and socio-economic impact of such a bid. The athletes believe a 'Great North' Games would unify the UK and leave a lasting legacy. This gathering support reflects a growing momentum behind the initiative, amidst concern from London's mayor about excluding the capital.
- •Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Jason Kenny are among the endorsing athletes.
- •UK Sport is assessing the feasibility of a northern Olympic bid.
- •Ministers want to explore the socio-economic benefits of hosting the Games.
- •Supporters argue it would build on the legacy of London 2012.
- •London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan criticizes the potential exclusion of the capital.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Olympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid
- 7:25 PMBBC Sport — Olympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid
"A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
"A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:25 PMOlympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid
A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 7:25 PMOlympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid
A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
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