Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

Kenya has become the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships after winning the bid for the 2029 edition. The event will take place at Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium, which has a capacity of 48,000. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe described Kenya's bid as "compelling and emotional," emphasizing the importance of athletics in the country. Kenya also highlighted its experience in hosting major athletics events.