Kenya to Host First World Athletics Championships in Africa in 2029
World Athletics has selected Kenya to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will take place on the African continent.
Kenya has been chosen to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, marking the first time the event will be held on the African continent, according to a report by France 24.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe described Kenya's bid to host the championships as "convincing and moving," the report said.
The announcement represents a milestone for the sport, as the World Athletics Championships have never previously been staged in Africa since their inception. Kenya is widely regarded as one of the world's leading nations in distance running, having produced numerous Olympic and world champions in track and field events.
France 24's Nairobi correspondent, Bastien Renouil, provided details on the announcement, though specific information regarding the host city, venue, or the criteria used in evaluating Kenya's bid was not detailed in the available report.
The decision to award the championships to Kenya is expected to be seen as significant for the development of athletics infrastructure and the sport's profile across the African continent, though further details on preparations and logistics for the 2029 event have not yet been made public.
Sources
- Kenya: First World Athletics Championships to be held in Africa — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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