Coe, Ruto reaffirm commitment to successful 2029 World Championships in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 – World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has met with Kenyan President William Ruto in Eldoret as preparations start in earnest for the World Athletics Championships Nairobi 29 – the first edition of the sport’s flagship event to be held on African soil. The meeting marked Coe’s first visit to Kenya since Nairobi was awarded the 2029 World Championships by the World Athletics Council in September. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to delivering an outstanding championships and discussed the key requirements for ensuring the success of the event, incl...

The meeting marked Coe’s first visit to Kenya since Nairobi was awarded the 2029 World Championships by the World Athletics Council in September.

The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to delivering an outstanding championships and discussed the key requirements for ensuring the success of the event, including government commitments relating to funding, anti-doping and stadium preparations.

The discussions also reinforced the importance of treating the championships as a national priority, bringing together the expertise and resources needed to deliver an event that will showcase Kenya’s sporting heritage and establish a legacy for athletics across the continent.

Source: Capital FM Sports