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Nairobi Awarded 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic First for Africa
World Athletics said Nairobi beat London and Rome after Kenya cited its hosting record and 182 championship medals in the bid.
- On Tuesday, the World Athletics Council awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships to Nairobi, marking the first time the senior global event will be held in Africa, while confirming Munich as the 2031 host.
- After an unsuccessful 2025 bid, Nairobi secured hosting rights by highlighting its proven track record staging the 2017 World U18 and 2021 World U20 Championships in the capital.
- World Athletics President Sebastian Coe called the bid "compelling and emotional," describing it as historic for Africa. The 60,000-capacity Kasarani Stadium will host the event during ongoing structural renovations.
- The win provides Kenyan athletes a rare opportunity to compete for global honors on home soil. Officials anticipate the event will accelerate national infrastructure development ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Nairobi's 2029 championship follows Beijing's 2027 edition, with both September events designed to ensure the global athletics calendar reaches its climax at the end of the season across three continents.
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Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first
Nairobi, Kenya, will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the event, World Athletics has announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenya-to-host-2029-world-athletics-championships-in-african-first/
Athletics: The World Championships will be held for the first time in Africa in 2029, in Nairobi, Kenya, decided World Athletics.
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Event will take place at the Kasarani Stadium, in the capital of Kenya, which is undergoing a complete structural remodeling as part of preparations to host the Cup of African Nations (CAN) football in 2027. Munich, Germany, will receive the 2031 edition
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