Business · 28 June 2026
Sadiq Khan wants London as esports capital
London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, wants the city to become the global hub for competitive video gaming, aiming to boost its growing economic value. He announced this on Thursday during a Tokyo trade mission, following a report from City Hall on building on recent successes like the Valorant Masters tournament. However, a report highlighted concerns that the high cost of hosting esports events in London remains a challenge.
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