Nairobi submits bid to host 2029 World Championships

The city of Nairobi has formally submitted a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Supported by the Kenyan government, the proposal aims to make the capital the first African city to stage the sport’s premier global event.

Nairobi faces competition from several European cities, including London, Rome, and Munich. The bid represents a significant effort to bring the flagship athletics competition to the African continent for the first time.