Kenya will become the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships after Nairobi won the bid to stage the 2029 edition.
World Athletics announced the decision on Tuesday following its 242nd Council Meeting, held in Budapest, Hungary, on Monday and Tuesday.
Munich, Germany, was selected to host the 2031 Championships, with Nairobi and Munich emerging as the successful bidders from four proposals for the two editions.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said the Council faced a difficult decision because of the quality of the competing bids.
“We were fortunate to have four outstanding bids for 2029 and 2031, and this was not an easy decision for the Council.
“The quality, ambition and commitment demonstrated by all four candidates underlines the strength and global appeal of the World Athletics Championships,” he said.
Coe said Nairobi and Munich ultimately submitted compelling proposals that secured the hosting
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