London mayor Sadiq Khan targets Olympic history for city

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/29/2025

Summary

London Mayor Sadiq Khan aims to secure the city as the first four-time Olympic host under his leadership, with plans to support a bid for the 2040 Games. Khan envisions London as the "sporting capital of the world," building on its successful 2012 Olympics legacy and hoping that winning the 2029 World Athletics Championships could pave the way for another major international sporting event.