Nairobi to host 2025 World Taekwondo U-21 Championships

By , May 12, 2025

Kenya has officially won the bid to host the 2025 World Taekwondo Under-21 Championships, a momentous achievement that places Nairobi at the heart of the global martial arts calendar.

The announcement was made on May 9, 2025, during the World Taekwondo Executive Council Meeting held in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

The tournament is slated for December 2025 and is expected to attract top young taekwondo talent from around the world, putting a global spotlight on Kenya’s readiness to stage international sporting events.

Sporting milestone

This milestone underscores Kenya’s growing ambition to become a powerhouse in global sports, particularly in disciplines beyond its traditional strongholds like athletics.

For young Kenyan athletes, this is more than just a tournament, it’s a rare chance to compete on home turf against world-class opponents, with fans rallying behind them.

Organisers expect the event to significantly boost interest in taekwondo across the country, spark investment in sports infrastructure, and stimulate the local economy through sports tourism.

Global spotlight

The event is also a win for youth development, with local coaches and martial arts programs likely to benefit from increased exposure, training, and participation.

“This is not just a win for taekwondo, but a proud moment for the entire nation. Kenya is ready to welcome the world,” the Kenyan Taekwondo Federation stated on their Facebook page following the announcement.

Further details, including specific dates and venue selections within Nairobi, will be released in due course by the organising committee in partnership with World Taekwondo.

The successful bid is the latest in a series of steps Kenya has taken to raise its global sporting profile—steps that are now bearing fruit.

As the countdown to December begins, anticipation is building for what promises to be a landmark event in Kenya’s sports history and a celebration of youth, discipline, and global unity through taekwondo.

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