Sadiq Khan says he would support a bid for London to host the 2026 Games after Victoria pulled out.
By Yasmin RufoThe Mayor of London would support a bid for the capital to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out.Sadiq Khan's spokesperson said: "London as a sporting capital stands ready to support if required."The 12-day event is expected to cost the host £3.5bn.
The Commonwealth Games Federation had been struggling to find a host before Victoria volunteered in April 2022. The London mayor's spokesperson added a decision to make a bid "would need to be taken by the government". "However, London is the sporting capital of the world, with a wealth of experience in hosting major sporting events.The Department for Culture, Media and Sport was approached for comment.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesman previously said the UK government hoped "a viable solution" could be found by the Australian authorities and the CGF.
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