Nairobi has been selected as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, overtaking London in the bidding process. The decision was officially announced during a World Athletics council meeting held in Budapest, Hungary.
This appointment is set to be a landmark moment for the sport, as it will be the first time the championships are hosted by a city in Africa. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe acknowledged the competitiveness of the process, noting that the council received four strong bids for the 2029 and 2031 events.
“We were fortunate to have four outstanding bids, and this was not an easy decision for the council,” Coe stated. He emphasized that the choice aligns with the organization’s broader strategy to expand the global reach of athletics. “With this decision today, we continue to fulfil our mission of growing athletics worldwide with the hosting of our World Athletics Championships in Asia, Africa, and Europe over its next three editions.”
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