London loses bid to Nairobi for 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.

Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.

London has lost to Nairobi in Kenya in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

Nairobi, Kenya will be the first African host of athletics’ biggest event outside the Olympic Games

London has lost to Nairobi in Kenya in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

Munich selected for 2031, announces president Seb Coe Source in British bid ‘gutted’ at double disappointment London’s bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships has ended in heartbreak and failure after it lost out to Nairobi. It marks an historic day for the Kenyan capital as it becomes the first African city to host the global championships. World Athletics president Seb Coe also announced that Munich would be staging the 2031 event. More details soon Continue reading...