London has moved into pole position to host the 2026 multi-sport European Championships.
Three UK cities are pushing to put on the event, which incorporates athletics, aquatics, cycling, golf, gymnastics, rowing and triathlon, and was launched last year across two cities, Berlin and Glasgow.
Munich is the favoured location for the 2022 championships from a shortlist which also included London.
The capital is now vying to host the subsequent championships, along with Birmingham and Gateshead. Birmingham will have the infrastructure in place in the wake of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, while Gateshead’s cause is being pushed by former British athlete-turned-commentator Brendan Foster.
But London looks to have moved into the top spot, the capital’s credentials making it an easier choice thanks in part to the venues already in place from the 2012 Olympics but also because of expected crowd numbers.
