{
  "id": 7550624,
  "title": "Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/kenya-to-host-2029-world-athletics-championships",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T11:57:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kenya-to-host-2029-world-athletics-championships/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time an African country will host the biennial event. The decision was made during the World Athletics Council Meeting in Budapest on Monday and Tuesday. Nairobi previously staged the World U18 Championships in 2017, the World U20 Championships in 2021, and the World Cross Country Championships in 2007. The 2029 championship will be held at Kasarani Stadium in September, following successful staging of junior championships in 2017 and 2021. Nairobi's strong credentials as a host city include previous bids for the 2025 championships and successful staging of major international athletics events. The city's connection to athletics is demonstrated by Kenya's high level of interest in the sport, with 68% of Kenyan people surveyed rating their interest as high compared to a global average of 39%. Munich has been chosen to host the 2031 championships, marking the first time the event returns to Germany since Berlin hosted in 2009.",
  "summary": "The 22nd edition will be staged in Kasarani Stadium in September 2029, after Nairobi hosted successful global junior championships in 2017 and 2021. The post Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}