Key Facts

• The World Athletics Championships will be held in Kenya in 2029.
• This will be the first time the championships take place on African soil.
• Kenya’s bid to host the event was described as convincing and moving by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe.
• The event is organized by World Athletics, the global governing body for track and field sports.
• Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, will be the main city for the championships.
• This event brings global athletes together to compete in various running, jumping, and throwing contests.
• Hosting the championships is a significant milestone for African sports.
• The announcement was made in September 2026.