London backed to make bid for the 2036 Olympic Games

UK capital has held the summer games a record three times

The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
(Image credit: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

UK Sport’s chief executive Liz Nicholl has said there is no reason why London should not make another bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic summer games.

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