NAIROBI – From 3 to 6 December 2025, the vibrancy of Nairobi will converge with the global spirit of sport as the city plays host to the inaugural World Taekwondo Under‑21 Championships 2025.

The event is staged at the impressive Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani (MISC‑Kasarani), under the banner “Taekwondo Values for Climate Action” , an event that promises not only riveting competition but a vibrant cultural and sustainable experience for visitors from across the African Great Lakes region and beyond to the whole globe.
 
 A Landmark Championship
 

This will be the first edition of the World Under‑21 Championship in the sport’s history, offering young athletes a global platform as they transition toward senior elite competition. Hosting this event signals Kenya’s ambition to deepen its footprint in international sport, and provides a compelling reason for neighbouring nations including Tanzania, to participate, spectate, and engage in the broader experience.
 
 For Tanzanian sport‑lovers, athletes, families and supporters, this championship offers a unique opportunity to:
 - Witness the world’s best under‑21 taekwondo athletes in action, in an African capital just a short flight away.
 - Experience Nairobi’s mix of authentic East‑African urban culture, world‑class facilities, and hospitality.
 - Take in the accompanying cultural, tourism and sustainability themes from urban‑wildlife interface to Green initiatives embedded in the event.
 - Build bilateral sporting networks, support young talent and perhaps gain inspiration and learning for Tanzanian taekwondo.
 In short, this is more than sport, it’s a destination experience, and Tanzania’s proximity places us perfectly to join.
 
 The host nation through the Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF), enters the event not simply as organiser but as contender. The national team is riding high from a recent standout performance at the Korea Ambassador’s Cup in Kampala, Uganda, where Kenya achieved a dominant presence. The U-21 squad secured a strong medal haul, including five gold for the men’s team, four gold for the women’s team, and a total of 14 medals, to claim top honours. That success provides both momentum and confidence ahead of the Under‑21 global competition.
 
 Behind the scenes, the championship is backed by robust partnerships. The resource mobilisation partner for the local organising committee is The ARCrayon Limited, who are playing a key role in securing funding and logistical support. Meanwhile the sustainability partner, Tenants Become Landlords Go Green, is helping deliver on the carbon‑neutral ambition of this championship, embedding tree‑planting, waste reduction and community outreach into the event blueprint. For visitors from Tanzania, this means not only world‑class sport, but an event that aims to leave a legacy for the environment and local community.
 
 The championship shall be held at Moi International Sports Centre gymnasium‑Kasarani which is an established neckline of Kenyan sport infrastructure, recognised by the international body World Taekwondo as meeting global standards for competition.
 From a visitor’s point of view, Nairobi offers:
 - Easy connectivity from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and other Tanzanian cities to Nairobi (Kenya Airways, Precision Air, etc).
 - A chance to combine the championship with short‑stay tourism: Nairobi National Park, cultural villages, markets, and the vibrant dining and nightlife scene.
 - Comfortable accommodation options and shuttle transport from official hotels to the venue, coordinated by the organising committee.
 For Tanzanians keen on travel, sport and experience, this event is ideally placed.
 
 From 3 to 6 December, the schedule will include:
 - Opening ceremonies with cultural performances and athlete parades.
 - Day‑by‑day bouts across multiple weight categories, for men and women under‑21, under the single‑elimination system set by World Taekwondo.
 - Opportunities for spectators to attend free of charge with prior registration.
 - Side programmes including fan zones, community outreach, sustainability showcase, vendor markets, and spectator engagement.
 For Tanzanian fans, coordinating a small travel group would offer access to all these elements.
 
 There’s potential in this event for Tanzanian taekwondo practitioners, school‑teams, clubs and supporters to travel across the border, take in high‑level competition, and perhaps meet counterparts from Kenya and other nations from around the globe. This championship provides a platform for:
 - Learning and networking for coaches and athletes from Tanzania’s clubs.
 - A motivational trip for school and university sport teams – seeing future world champions in action.
 - Tourism coupling: a short city‑break in Nairobi for families, friends and supporters.
 Given travel cost‑effectiveness from Tanzania to Kenya, the proximity is a real advantage.
 
 With the world’s best under‑21 taekwondo athletes arriving in Nairobi, with Kenya flying high on recent form, and with strong partners ensuring a premium and sustainable event, the stage is set for a breakthrough moment in Africa’s martial‑arts landscape. The championship is a perfect invitation to Tanzanian sport‑lovers, travellers and fans to come, witness and engage.
 
 As the countdown ticks down to December 3, we in Tanzania have every reason to mark our calendars, book our flights, coordinate our groups and make the short journey to Nairobi to be part of history. The mats will be laid. The punches and kicks will fly. And the rhythm of Nairobi awaits.
 
 Karibu Kenya! And we look forward to seeing you in Nairobi at the World Taekwondo Under‑21 Championships 2025.