The Mayor of London supports the candidacy to house the Olympic Games in 2040

The mayor of London, the labor Sadiq Khanis supported Candidate of the British capital to house the house Olympic Games in 2040 As part of a approach of sports events aimed at raising the hundred -millions of pounds for the United Kingdom economy, The Times reported Monday.

“I want London to be the first city to arrange games four times”London’s politician said in an interview with the British newspaper, in which he assured that the candidacy for 2040 was a “serious ambition”, after adjusting the Olympic appointment in 1908, 1948 and 2012.

In Khan’s opinion, the city of Thames will have the ability to house “green” games in history, as it can reuse part of the 2012 infrastructure, which will reduce economic costs.

“We can have great success related to Olympic games, With the possessions we already have in the aquatic center, the stadium, the velodrome. And we can have some events outside London too. London can be a nervous center, “the Labor mayor told the Times.

“The reason 2040 makes sense in London is because We can do it very well, but very cheap too. Some London games are not worth a fortune, but the benefits will be huge, “Khan added.

Olympic’s new ambition is part of a broader strategic plan aimed at making the London capital of the sports world, as it will also live part of the 2028 eurocup and the 2035 women of the Soccer World Cup. In addition, in September it plans to present the formal candidate to repair the 2029 athletics World Cups.

A report published Monday by the City of London has indicated that the celebration of six great sports events last year, including the last Champions League in the Wembley Stadium or periodic matches of the American Football League (NFL), which generated 230 million pounds (270 million euros) for the city economy.