NAIROBI TO HOST 2029 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS AS LONDON MISSES OUT

World Athletics has confirmed Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, as host of the 2029 World Athletics Championships, according to one report. The decision means London has missed out on staging the event. The same report said the championships will be held in Africa for the first time when Nairobi hosts the 2029 edition. A separate report said the choice came as a surprise to some figures within the sport, and that the outcome left certain insiders feeling embarrassed.

That second report linked the reaction to Kenya's history of doping cases involving its athletes, saying Nairobi's record on doping did not prevent the city from being awarded the championships. Further detail on the specific doping cases referenced was not given. London had hoped to bring the championships back to the city but lost out to Nairobi's bid. One report focused on the hosting decision itself, while the other concentrated on the reaction to the choice within the sport. Both accounts agreed that Nairobi's selection followed a process in which London was unsuccessful.

The award makes Nairobi the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships. Both reports confirmed the 2029 edition as a first for the continent. One report suggested the decision had left some in athletics uneasy given the doping concerns it raised. Kenya's capital is now confirmed as the venue for the championships in 2029. Neither report gave further detail on the timing or process behind the final decision.