Olympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid

Allison Curbishley is a former British 400m athlete.

Beth Tweddle is a former British gymnast and Olympic medallist.

Dame Laura Kenny is a British track and road cyclist who has won five gold medals and a silver across three Olympic Games.

Dame Sarah Storey is a British Paralympic cyclist and swimmer who has achieved multiple gold medals.

Kim McGuinness is the North East Mayor advocating for a northern Olympic bid.

Krysten Coombs is a British Paralympic athlete specializing in wheelchair racing.

Laura Weightman is a British middle-distance runner who has competed at international levels.

Marc Scott is a British long-distance runner, noted for his performances on the track.

Poppy Maskill is a British Paralympic swimmer known for her accomplishments in the pool.

Rob Davies is a British Paralympic table tennis player who has achieved international success.

Sir Brendan Foster is a former British middle-distance runner and Olympic medallist.

Sir Jason Kenny is Britain's most successful Olympian, having won seven gold medals and two silvers.

Sir Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London who criticized the northern Olympic bid plans.

Steve Cram is a former British middle-distance runner and Olympic medallist.

Susie Rodgers is a British Paralympic swimmer with a notable medal record.

Tom Pidcock is a British cyclist known for his achievements in road and mountain biking.