Nairobi to host 2029 WAC in African first
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships (WAC), with the Kenyan capital becoming the first African city to stage the event. World Athletics announced the decision yesterday after its council meeting in Budapest, while also awarding the 2031 edition to Munich. Nairobi had previously failed in its bid to host the … The post Nairobi to host 2029 WAC in African first…
Nairobi has been chosen to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time an African city will host the event. World Athletics made the announcement following its council meeting in Budapest, concurrently awarding the 2031 championships to Munich. Nairobi had previously missed out on hosting the 2025 edition, which was awarded to Tokyo.
The Kenyan capital had previously hosted the World U18 Championships in 2017 and the World U20 Championships in 2021. The competitions will be held at the Kasarani Stadium, which is currently undergoing renovations in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe commended Nairobi's bid, stating that taking the championships to Africa for the first time would be historic, highlighting Kenya's status as one of the leading athletics nations.
Munich will host the 2031 event at the Olympic Stadium, bringing athletics championships back to Germany for the first time since Berlin in 2009. Both events will take place in September, aligning with the 2027 championships in Beijing.
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