Nairobi Hosts 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African nation to do so. The decision was announced by World Athletics after its 242nd Council Meeting in Budapest, Hungary, where Munich was also selected to host the 2031 edition.

Nairobi, Kenya, will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event occurs in Africa. The decision was made during the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting in Budapest, with Nairobi selected over bids from London, Rome, and Munich.

London lost its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships to Nairobi, marking the first time an African city will host the event. The decision was made during a World Athletics council meeting in Budapest.