Kenya to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first African country to host this prestigious event. The announcement was made by World Athletics following its 242nd Council Meeting held in Budapest, Hungary, on Monday and Tuesday.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe noted that the decision was challenging due to the high quality of the competing bids. Nairobi's proposal was described as compelling and emotional, reflecting Kenya's status as a leading athletics nation.

Coe emphasized the significance of bringing the championships to Africa for the first time, stating that the right conditions and host were essential for this historic moment. The 2031 World Athletics Championships will take place in Munich, Germany.

Nairobi has previously hosted major international athletics events, including the 2020 World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Kip Keino Classic and the 2021 World Athletics U20 Championships.