London has been handed the Sport City of the Year accolade at the International Sports Event Management Awards 2011, which took place at the Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour.

The mayor's official promotional agency for the city, London and Partners, received the prize at the sixth annual event on 12 October. It is the first time London has picked up the title.

London and Partners head of major events Iain Edmondson said: "This award is recognition of London's status as a global leader in sport and major events."