Nairobi Wins Historic Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi is set to hold the 2029 World Athletics Championships after winning bids against London, Rome and Munich in a highly competitive selection process.

The 2029 World Athletics Championships will mark the first time the prestigious global competition is held on African soil, giving the continent a historic opportunity to host the sport’s biggest event.

World Athletics has also awarded the 2031 edition to Munich, Germany, while Nairobi’s successful bid highlights Kenya’s rich athletics heritage and its enduring influence on the global track and field stage.

The decision was announced by World Athletics during its selection process, with Nairobi emerging ahead of rival bids from London, Rome and Munich to secure the hosting rights for the 2029 edition.

Kenya’s Athletes

The award marks a significant milestone for Kenya, a country widely recognised for producing some of the world’s greatest middle and long-distance runners, and reflects growing confidence in its ability to stage major international sporting events.

Preparations for the championships are expected to include the continued upgrading of key sporting infrastructure, including Talanta Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi.

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The facilities form part of Kenya’s broader plans to strengthen its capacity to host world-class competitions and leave a lasting legacy for athletics in the country.

The World Athletics Championships bring together thousands of athletes, coaches, officials and fans from across the globe for competition across track and field disciplines.

The 2029 Edition

The event is regarded as one of the sport’s most prestigious competitions outside the Olympic Games, with host nations benefiting from increased international attention and tourism activity.

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For Africa, Nairobi’s successful bid represents a landmark moment after decades of the championships being hosted in Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East.

The 2029 edition will give the continent an opportunity to showcase its athletics heritage on home soil while welcoming the world’s top athletes to Kenya for the first-ever World Athletics Championships to be staged in Africa.

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