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The Sports Agents

Sadiq Khan on bringing The Olympics back to London

Jul 25, 2024
34:32

On the eve of the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris, The Sports Agents sit down with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, to discuss his intention to launch a bid for the 2040 Olympic Games...

What is the real legacy of London 2012, is hosting the Games still worth it, how does London compete with the likes of Saudi Arabia for global sporting events and will Premier League games inevitably move abroad?

Gabby & Mark also reflect on Charlotte DuJardin's ban and the decision to allow Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde to participate.

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Video Producer: Shane Fennelly 

Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

Tom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast network

Vicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global 

You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".

And, the Sports Agents now have merch!

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