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The Canadian province of Alberta has withdrawn its support for a bid to have Calgary and Edmonton host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with cost and Victoria’s decision to cancel its 2026 event blamed for the decision.
The announcement is another blow for the embattled Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) after Hamilton, Ontario, which hosted the inaugural Games in 1930, suspended its bid earlier this year and Victoria last month withdrew as host of the 2026 Games due to projected cost overruns.
Albert has withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.Credit: AP
The Alberta bid was scuttled for similar reasons.
“Commonwealth Sport Canada has been informed by the Alberta government that they have decided to discontinue the exploration of a 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid,” said Commonwealth Sport Canada in a statement.
“We believe the recent decision by the Victorian government to withdraw from the 2026 Commonwealth Games was a significant factor in Alberta’s decision, as well as an over-dependence on taxpayer’s support for the planning and delivery of the Games.”
“Commonwealth Sport Canada is profoundly disappointed in Alberta government’s decision but respects their right to make this decision.”
Commonwealth Sport Canada had said it expected to complete the feasibility study in August when a decision would be made on whether to submit a formal bid.
That decision has now been made for them.
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s office said in an emailed statement to the CBC that without the support of the province the bid was finished.
“The provincial government’s decision to withdraw from Alberta’s 2030 Commonwealth Games bid process effectively terminates the bid and the City of Calgary’s participation,” the statement said.
Reuters
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