00:00Sir Sadiq Khan has set out his ambition for London to become the global capital of competitive
00:05video gaming, known as esports.
00:08He made the announcement during a trade mission to Tokyo, visiting the Red Bull gaming sphere
00:13with Fnatic and Sony.
00:15It follows a City Hall report on London's esports opportunity, highlighting recent events
00:20like the Valorant Masters London Tournament.
00:23The Deputy Mayor for Culture called esports a huge opportunity for the capital, with strong
00:29growth potential and a global audience.
00:31The report says London must tackle high costs and competition from other global destinations
00:37to sustain long-term growth.
00:40Supporters say London is well placed to expand in the sector further.
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