The Sports Agents

Sadiq Khan on bringing The Olympics back to London

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 &amp; 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 PratsidesVideo Producer: Shane Fennelly Social Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky 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 <a href="https://store.global.com/collections/the-sports-agents" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">merch!</a>

Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman, two of the UK’s best sports broadcasters, host a brand new twice-weekly podcast exploring the stories behind the sports... 

Drawing on their wealth of experience and insight, with exclusive interviews and expert analysis, Gabby &amp; Mark tackle the big issues and explain not just what’s happening, but why. They'll also bring a healthy dose of humour when needed too. 

And it's not just about the football, The Sports Agents will bring you inside the greatest sporting events from around the world in what promises to be a truly memorable year of sport. 

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 

The Sports Agents is a Global Player Original Podcast.

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