The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Congratulates Kenya on its Selection to Host the 2029 World Athletics Championships

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated Kenya on Nairobi's selection to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. He described the decision as a landmark achievement, marking the first time the premier global athletics championship will be hosted on African soil. Youssouf noted that the selection reflects growing recognition of Africa's capacity to host major international sporting events and underscores sport's contribution to advancing Africa's global engagement and unity. He expressed confidence that the 2029 Championships will be a success.

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