Sebastian Coe has his eyes on East Africa. The World Athletics president says hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi will leave what he calls a "legacy of experience and expertise" for the continent.
Coe, who leads the sport's global governing body, made the statement about the significance of bringing one of athletics' biggest events to African soil. Nairobi will become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships when the event arrives in 2029.
The conversation around what this moment means for African sport is already building. A flagship global competition on home ground has the potential to shape coaching pipelines, infrastructure, and the next generation of athletes across the continent. Whether that promise translates into lasting change is the real question to watch.
Originally published by BBC Africa.