Kenya is set to host the World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships in Nairobi later this year, with 80 countries already confirmed to participate out of an expected 140.

• The event will feature over 1,000 athletes, coaches, and officials, reinforcing Kenya's reputation as a major sports host in Africa.
• The championships will operate under a carbon-neutral theme, "Taekwondo values for Climate Action," aligning with Kenya's greening agenda to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
• Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) President Major (Rtd) Suleiman Sumba highlighted the country's readiness in terms of organization, technical expertise, and infrastructure, following endorsement by World Taekwondo officials.
• A 16-member national team, comprising eight boys and eight girls, is currently in high-performance training and will compete in the African Series Championships in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire as a final preparation.