Nairobi picked to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Why in the news
World Athletics chose an African city for its flagship event for the first time.
Key facts
- Host: Nairobi, Kenya, for the 2029 edition.
- A first for Africa in the history of the championships.
- Rival bids came from London and Rome.
- The 2027 championships will be in Beijing, China.
| Year | Host |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Beijing, China |
| 2029 | Nairobi, Kenya |
Exam angle
- Continent of 2029 host: Africa (a first).
- Cities that lost the bid: London and Rome.
- Preceding edition: 2027, Beijing.