Great Britain will still be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come. The British government has sent a clear message. Sport unites our country like nothing else – and this has never been truer than when we host the world's biggest events. " recently stated the Minister of Culture, Lisa Nandy.

« From London 2012 to the record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup that we hosted last summer, we have proven time and again that we are exceptional hosts., she says. This government is determined and ambitious. We want to continue attracting the most prestigious sporting events so that people across the country can benefit from the full range of economic and social benefits they bring for future generations, while showcasing the best of Britain to the world. »

London or the North?

The Ministry of Culture and Sport specifies that preliminary analyses will be carried out in order to " to determine if the United Kingdom could host the Games for the first time since London 2012 ", by targeting key factors such as potential costs, socio-economic impacts and chances of success The British government also confirmed that it had hired discussions regarding support for potential candidacies At this stage, two options stand out. The first will surprise no one: London, which could become the first city to host the Games four times.

Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed his support for it. last spring. If 2040 makes sense for London, it's because we could do it in a brilliant and very economical way. Olympic Games in London wouldn't cost a fortune, but the benefits would be enormous. " he confided to TimesThe elected official would like to use the assets we already have, namely the aquatic center, the stadium, the velodrome ", a direct legacy of the 2012 Games. London would tick all the boxes: the infrastructure is there, the know-how too.

But the rest of the country is not about to give in so easily. The mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, has argued for " a balanced national approach Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool, supported him, stating that hosting the Games in the north of the country would represent a unique opportunity to bring the Olympic Games closer to local communities that have too often felt left out of national history ». Wales has also positioned itself for " a bid from the Far North, stretching from Holyhead to Hull This would make sense if we consider the words of Lisa Nandy, who wants so that people throughout the country can benefit from all the economic and social benefits "Major events. No official bid at this stage, but the proposal is on the table. Which is already a first step."