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Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

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Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first African city to host the prestigious event.

Nairobi has been chosen as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
The decision was made by the World Athletics Council during a meeting in Budapest.
Nairobi won the bid after competing against London.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe described Nairobi's bid as very compelling and emotive.
The Council evaluated four total bids for the 2029 and 2031 events.
The upcoming three rounds of the World Athletics Championships will take place in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The event will be hosted at the 48,000-seat Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi.