Nairobi to Host First African World Athletics Championships | Johannesburg News

Nairobi is set to make history as the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, beating out bids from London, Munich, and Rome. This landmark moment celebrates Kenya’s athletic legacy and Africa’s growing global footprint in track and field. While concerns linger over Kenya’s anti-doping record—with over 140 athletes suspended since 2017—the selection signals a bold step toward expanding athletics worldwide and inspiring the next generation across continents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.citizen.co.za/news/news-world/news-africa/kenyas-moment-as-nairobi-to-host-2029-world-athletics-champs-in-african-first/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c88c4502e998c49a Report issues to [email protected].