# Opinion: An “Olympics of the North” could be a winning idea

Guardian columnist Emma John argues that a northern English Olympics, with events like beach volleyball in Morecambe Bay, could be a successful concept. The piece is a commentary on regional sporting ambition rather than a report of a new event. It matters as part of debate over how major sports investment could benefit northern England.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/30/beach-volleyball-morecambe-bay-olympics-of-the-north-andy-burnham) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:49 GMT