African Country Wins 2029 World Athletics Championships Bid
BBC Sport Africa's Celestine Karoney explains why the 2029 World Athletics Championships was given to Nairobi in Kenya, as the tournament will take place in Africa for the very first time.
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event is held in Africa. The selection signals growing confidence in African infrastructure and event-management capacity, with potential spillovers for Kenyan tourism, construction, and sports-related services. It also reflects World Athletics' strategic interest in expanding its commercial footprint into African markets.
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