Athletics: The 2029 World Championships will be held in Kenya, a first in Africa!

Author: Afuane AhmedPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Kenya

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Athletics: The 2029 World Championships will be held in Kenya, a first in Africa!

The 2029 World Athletics Championships will take place in Kenya, marking a first for the African continent. This decision was announced during a World Athletics meeting, highlighting the growing importance of athletics in Africa. Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, has been selected to host this prestigious event.

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