OLYMPIC STARS BACK NORTHERN ENGLAND GAMES BID

A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians have publicly endorsed a proposed bid for the north of England to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The athletes claim the region possesses "a passion for sport like no other place". The backing represents significant support from figures with direct experience of competing at Games level.

The bid seeks to bring the Games to the north of England, a region that has not previously hosted the event. The endorsement from Olympic and Paralympic competitors carries weight in discussions about hosting capability and local sporting culture. Athletes from across multiple sports and medal-winning backgrounds have joined the campaign.

The group's support forms part of a broader effort to advance the northern bid. Their involvement as current and former competitors provides testimony to the region's sporting infrastructure and community engagement. The bid process continues with backing now secured from prominent figures within British Olympic and Paralympic sport.