Europe will have the opportunity to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games again as early as 2036 or 2040. The United Kingdom, celebrating with London 2012is considering bidding again. In any case, the prospect of the Games is attracting interest as far away as Wales. Ken Skates, Secretary of State for Transport, raised the possibility of a 2040 bid during a meeting of business leaders in Wrexham, three hours north of Cardiff.
« Whether it's football at Racecourse, archery at Chirk Castle or sailing at Holyhead, we will need to have the essential transport infrastructure in place by 2040. This gives us a goal to achieve to carry out all the ambitious work we need to undertakehe explained in comments reported by Nation. This doesn't just concern the Welsh and British governments; local authorities and mayors of major cities on the other side of the border are also involved. Discussions have therefore taken place; we have discussed the organization of the 2040 Olympic Games. This will be a candidacy from the North, a candidacy from the Far Northextending from Holyhead to Hull. "Such an idea suggests that in addition to Wales, Liverpool, Manchester or Leeds could be involved."
« I encourage businesses to support the Olympic bidKen Skates adds. A bid supported by businesses from across the north would be fantastic. Hosting Olympic events here would contribute to to promote Wales on the international stageThis would boost tourism, improve infrastructure, and attract private investment. It would also mean that many sports facilities across the north would be modernized. » Cardiff had already contributed to the project in 2012. since the Millennium Stadium had hosted several football matches, including the men's third-place match.
