Nairobi Beats London To Host 2029 World Athletics Championships
The London Stadium Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, beating London to secure the rights to stage the event for the first time in Read More... The post Nairobi Beats London To Host 2029 World Athletics Championships appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Nairobi has been chosen over London to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa. The decision was made at a World Athletics Council meeting in Budapest, with President Sebastian Coe praising Nairobi's bid as "compelling and emotional." Coe emphasized that this move will help grow athletics worldwide, stating that it will be a historic moment for Africa.
London had proposed using the London Stadium, which has previously hosted the 2012 Olympic Games and the 2017 World Championships. UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner congratulated Nairobi on its successful bid, but expressed disappointment with the outcome. Nairobi had previously bid for the 2025 World Championships but lost to Tokyo.
The city's Kasarani Stadium is currently undergoing renovations ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, further strengthening Kenya's case for hosting the global athletics event.
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