London mayor Sadiq Khan is planning to run for City to host the 2040 Olympic Games as part of an ambitious strategy to unify the British capital as the world’s leading sporting metropolis.
This Monday (28), the city issued a report indicating that the holding of six main events between 2023 and 2024- Champions League At Wembley and athletics occurred in London Diamond – it achieved 230 million pounds (about $ 1.7 billion) and attracted nearly 500,000 fans to the city.
“I am enthusiastic about sports and see the benefits it brings. But I decided to request this report to measure the economic impact generated by these competitions.
Khan has already joined the UK Sports and Sports for Sports Projects to launch a request to host the 2029 Athletics Championship. A letter of intention will be sent to world athletics in September, where the British government confirms an investment of 45 million pounds (341 million dollars).
In addition, London will host the Ladies World Cup for the World Cup this year in Tokkenham. It will be England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales Contre Female From 2035.
The British capital also emerged when hosting American sporting events. Since the first American Football Association games in London in 2007, more than 3 million fans attended, which led to revenues estimated at 600 million pounds ($ 4.5 billion), according to the report of the influence of major sporting events 2024.
If you get Olympic Games From 2040, London will become the first city to host four summer Olympics (1908, 1948 and 2012).
“I want London to make a history like the first quadruple Olympic headquarters. If we have the 2029 athlet World Cup, it will bring energy, enthusiasm and investment for sports, and revealed new talents such as MO FARHA and Paula Radclif.
