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North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed

May 16, 2026·Source: BBC News·9 views

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The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

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