Alberta withdraws bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

The Canadian province of Alberta has cancelled its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games due to the estimated cost of C$2.7bn (£1.5bn; $2bn), which the government deemed too high to bear. The joint bid, centered around the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, was expected to spread competitions and events between various locations. The decision was made in light of concerns about the burden on taxpayers, as the corporate sponsorship model and limited broadcast revenues would have placed 93% of the costs on the public. This follows Australia's withdrawal from hosting the 2026 games due to budget blowouts.