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Kenya to bid 2023 IAAF Worlds: CS upbeat the nation can host senior global event

Packed crowds at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi witnessed the IAAF World Under-18 Championships last month ©Getty Images
  • Kenya targets Africa’s first IAAF World Championships
  • 2017 World Championships concluded in London on Sunday and have never been staged in Africa

Successful hosting of U18 championship, Africa and Government backing to boost bid.

After successful hosting of the IAAF 2017 World Under-18 Athletics Championships in Nairobi, Kenya will bid to stage the IAAF World Athletics Championships in 2023.

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