BallBridge Sports Newsroom | 16 September 2026 | Morning Update | BallBridge

BallBridge Sports Newsroom | 16 September 2026 | Morning Update Moses Oluwafemi 1. Africa to Host World Athletics Championships for First Time as Nairobi Wins 2029 Bid . Nairobi has been awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host the senior global championships after beating rival bids from London, Rome and Munich. Kenya has previously hosted major age-group events, including the 2017 World U18 Championships and 2021 World U20 Championships, and World Athletics cited the strength and growth potential of the sport in Africa as part of its decision. Munich was subsequently awarded the 2031 edition. The decision ends a long wait for Africa to host athletics’ biggest standalone event and represents a significant step in World Athletics’ efforts to take its flagship championships into major markets beyond its traditional hosts.…