Nairobi has secured the hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships after defeating competing bids from London, Rome and Munich in a closely contested selection process.

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The historic decision was announced on September 15, 2026, during the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting held in Budapest, marking a significant achievement for Kenya and African athletics.

The 2029 championships will become the first edition of the global athletics competition to be staged on African soil, giving the continent an opportunity to host the sport’s premier event.

World Athletics also awarded the 2031 championships to Munich, Germany. Nairobi’s selection recognises Kenya’s longstanding track and field tradition and its prominence in global athletics.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke