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UK backs 2040 Olympics, 2035 Ryder Cup, bans ticket resale.

5/6/2026

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UK Supports Bids

The UK government will discuss supporting bids to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
Ministers will consider Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup bids for the 2030s.
Bolton is bidding to host the Ryder Cup in 2035, the first England staging in more than 30 years.
The government plans legislation making resale of tickets for major sporting events a criminal offence, excluding football.

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Nandy Defends Ban

Lisa Nandy told the Mirror the ticket-resale ban protects fans from touts.
She added the ban guarantees face-value purchases for supporters.
Nandy said the UK aims to be a reliable, world-class host for major sports spectacles.
She argued that fan fairness, job creation and lasting venues will broaden support for the UK’s long-term sports-hosting agenda.

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UK Supports Bids

The UK government will discuss supporting bids to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
Ministers will consider Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup bids for the 2030s.
Bolton is bidding to host the Ryder Cup in 2035, the first England staging in more than 30 years.
The government plans legislation making resale of tickets for major sporting events a criminal offence, excluding football.

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