London misses out as major sports event to be held in Africa for first time

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What happened

London has lost out to Nairobi in its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Africa for the first time.

Key facts

  • London has lost out to Nairobi in its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Africa for the first time.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:41:00 UTC.

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