00:02A proposal for an Olympic and Paralympic Games across the north of England is gaining momentum
00:08as regional leaders explore a multi-city bid following a summit in Sheffield this week.
00:13Plans were discussed at an early stage and officials set out ambitions for long-term
00:19development.
00:20Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield hosted talks involving mayors from across the region, including
00:26North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, who said there is strong belief that Andy Burnham could help
00:31drive the project forward if he becomes Prime Minister, as the government has already confirmed
00:36an investment into a potential Games hosted across multiple northern cities, in a way
00:42similar to the approach being used for Brisbane in Australia in 2032.
00:48Organisers say the bid would require major investment in sporting venues and transport.
00:53Former Olympians and sporting figures including Steve Cram and Sir Brendan Foster have backed
00:59the idea, saying it would be a major opportunity for cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds
01:05and Manchester, while also stressing that political support from Westminster would be crucial.
01:12North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said the North deserves a major global sporting event and argued
01:18it could be staged across multiple locations, with London also able to share in the success
01:23as discussions continue about a bid vision for the region.
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