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Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029: A great part of that success will depend on what we shall do in the next few months.
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Coe says Kenya fully supports preps for 2029 Nairobi event: World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says Kenya has secured the government’s full support to ...
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EWN Oct 16
World Athletics leaders meet President Ruto for 2029 Games: Nairobi beat other famous cities like London and Rome to win the chance to host these games.
ewn.co.za/2026/10/16/world-athletics-leaders-meet-president-ruto-for-2029-games
How key players contributed to Nairobi winning bid for world meet: Kenya’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships was driven by ...
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Nairobi 2029: World Athletics Championships in Kenya set to inspire next generation
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Mail Online Sep 16
How London lost out on the World Championships to NAIROBI: Inside shock decision that ignores Kenya's doping scandals and left bidders embarrassed
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Key FactsNairobi awarded 2029 World Athletics Championships
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Kenya will become the first African country to host the senior World Athletics Championships in 2029.
- Nairobi will stage the 2029 championships at Kasarani Stadium, which has capacity for 48,000 spectators.
- London and Rome missed out, while Munich was awarded hosting rights for the 2031 World Athletics Championships.
- Kenya’s athletics record includes 72 World Championship and 38 Olympic gold medals, mainly in middle- and long-distance events.
It was important that the World Championships should come to Africa when we had the right host, the right bid and the right circumstances. Nairobi has demonstrated emphatically that this is their moment.— Sebastian Coe, World Athletics president, commenting on Nairobi's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships
Munich awarded the 2031 World Athletics Championships: Athletics coming home: World Athletics awarded Munich the 2031 World Athletics Championships on Tuesday ...
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Kenya: Pride and Joy As Kenya Chosen to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships: Athletics-mad Kenya is rejoicing after Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 ...
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Kenya to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships: Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the global ...
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London loses out in bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships: Nairobi, Kenya will be the first African host of athletics’ biggest event outside the Olympic ...
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Awarded World Championship and Final: Munich Boost Before Olympic Election?: Munich will host the World Athletics Championships in 2031 and the Champions League ...
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It was like running a marathon, says 2029 Nairobi World Athletics Championships bid boss Hussein
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Nairobi 2029 Will Be the First World Athletics Championships Held in Africa: World Athletics awarded its 2029 championships to Nairobi on Tuesday ...
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Kenya wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships: Kenya will make history as the first African host of the global event.
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World Athletics Championships 2029: Kenya bids to host event in first for Africa: Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks ...
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Athletics-Nairobi submits bid to host 2029 World Championships: Aug 10 (Reuters) - Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics ...
thestar.com.my/sport/athletics/2026/08/10/athletics-nairobi-submits-bid-to-host-2029-world-championships
London to face Rome, Munich and Nairobi after confirming 2029 World Athletics bid
theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/06/london-to-face-rome-munich-and-nairobi-after-confirming-2029-world-athletics-bid
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