Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of Poland March 20 to 22, 2026
Source: https://worldathletics.org/
The World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 is the 21st edition of the premier global indoor track and field competition. It is scheduled to take place from March 20 to 22, 2026, in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of Poland.+1
The event will be primarily hosted at the Arena Toruล (Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena), a venue well-known in the athletics world for hosting the annual Copernicus Cup and the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships.
Patrizia van der Weken (60m)
The national record holder and 2025 bronze medalist remains Luxembourg’s top medal prospect.
- Heats (Saturday Morning): Won her heat with a time of 7.14 seconds, comfortably advancing to the next round.
- Semi-Finals/Final: Scheduled for this evening (Saturday, March 21) at 20:14 and 21:20 respectively.
Based on the official results provided for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Toruล 26, here are the details for Patrizia van der Weken:
Semi-Finals
- Time of Race: 08:30 PM, 21 Mar 2026
- Rank: 2nd in her heat
- Mark: 7.05 seconds
- Reaction Time: 0.146
- Status: Qualified (Q) for the Final.
Finals
- Time of Race: 09:20 PM, 21 Mar 2026
- Rank: 8th Place
- Mark: 7.10 seconds
- Reaction Time: 0.162
The podium for the event was claimed by Zaynab Dosso (Gold), Jacious Sears (Silver), and Julien Alfred (Bronze).
Patrizia van der Weken delivered a historic performance for Luxembourg at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruล, finishing 8th in the world in a high-caliber 60m final on Saturday, March 21.
She navigated through the rounds convincingly, winning her opening heat in 7.14 seconds and qualifying through the semi-finals to reach the main event. In the final, she clocked a time of 7.10 seconds in a race so competitive that it was the first time in history seven women ran under 7.10 in the same indoor world final.
Patrizia van der Weken: 60m Results (Toruล 2026)
| Round | Position | Time | Note |
| Round 1 | 1st (Heat 2) | 7.14 | Qualified (Q) |
| Semi-Final | 2nd (Heat 1) | 7.05 | Qualified (Q), PB |
| Final | 8th | 7.10 | World Top 8 |
Women’s 60m Final Podium
- ๐ฅ Zaynab Dosso (ITA) โ 7.00
- ๐ฅ Jacious Sears (USA) โ 7.03
- ๐ฅ Julien Alfred (LCA) โ 7.03
Although she finished just outside the medals in the final, her indoor season remains remarkable, highlighted by the national record of 7.01 seconds she set right here in Toruล just last month at the Copernicus Cup.
Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann (1500m)
- Heats (Friday Evening): Competed in Heat 1 and finished in 4:21.90.
- Result: Unfortunately, she finished 7th in her heat and did not advance to the final.
In the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruล, Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann competed in the womenโs 1500m heats on Friday, March 20.
She finished 7th in Heat 1 with a time of 4:21.90.
Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann: 1500m Results (Toruล 2026)
| Round | Heat | Position | Time | Status |
| Round 1 | Heat 1 | 7th | 4:21.90 | Did not advance |
The heat was won by Agathe Guillemot of France (4:16.25). While Vera showed strong form earlier in the seasonโnotably running 4:11.42 in Erfurt this past Februaryโshe was unable to secure one of the qualifying spots for the final, which took place earlier this evening.
Victoria Rausch (60m hurdles)
- Status: She is yet to compete.
- Schedule: Her heats are scheduled for Sunday, March 22, at 12:55. If she qualifies, the semi-finals and final will take place later that same evening (18:52 and 20:13).
At the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruล, Victoria Rausch competed in the women’s 60m hurdles earlier today, March 22.
In the first round, she finished 7th in Heat 4 with a time of 8.18 seconds. Unfortunately, this result was not sufficient to advance to the semi-finals or the final held later this evening.
Victoria Rausch: 60m Hurdles Result (Toruล 2026)
| Round | Heat | Position | Time |
| Round 1 | Heat 4 | 7th | 8.18 |
While she didn’t progress today, she has had a strong indoor season, notably setting a new Luxembourgish national record of 8.08 seconds earlier this year at the CMCM Indoor Meeting in January.
Key Event Details
- Dates: March 20โ22, 2026.
- Location: Toruล, Poland (Kujawy-Pomerania region).
- Venue: Arena Toruล, which features a world-class six-lane banked track.
- Participants: Approximately 700 athletes from over 150 countries are expected to compete.
- Events: A total of 27 disciplines (13 for men, 13 for women, and 1 mixed relay).
Regional Significance
While Poland previously hosted the World Indoor Championships in Sopot (2014), this is the first time the event is being held in the Kujawy-Pomerania region. The regional government is using the “Kujawy Pomorze 26” branding to promote the entire area, not just the city of Toruล.
The local organizers have launched a massive promotional campaign called “50 Relays for 50 Days,” featuring sports activities across various municipalities leading up to the opening ceremony.
Notable Symbols & Ambassadors
- The Medals: Unveiled in February 2026, the medals feature a star-shaped design inspired by the region’s connection to astronomy (Toruล is the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus).
- Ambassadors: High-profile Polish athletes like pole vaulters Piotr Lisek and Paweล Wojciechowski, and multi-event specialist Adrianna Suลek-Schubert, are serving as the faces of the event.
Ticket Information
As of February 2026, tickets are in high demand.
- Where to buy: Official sales are handled via the eBilet.pl platform.
- Pricing: Tickets start at approximately 100 PLN for morning sessions.
- Availability: Several afternoon sessions (finals) are already sold out or have extremely limited seating remaining.
The 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships will take place over three action-packed days. Most field events are held as straight finals, while track events progress from heats in the morning to finals in the evening.
What is the timetable for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26:
The 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships (Kujawy Pomorze 26) are taking place right now at the Arena Toruล in Poland. The competition spans three days, from Friday, March 20, to Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Below is the structured program for the remaining sessions and key finals:
The World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy-Pomorze, Poland, are indeed held in Central European Time (CET).
Here is the timetable for Day 1 (Friday, March 20, 2026) in CET:
Morning Session
| Time (CET) | Event | Phase |
| 10:05 AM | Men’s 60 Metres | Heptathlon |
| 10:20 AM | Men’s 60 Metres | Round 1 |
| 10:53 AM | Men’s Long Jump | Heptathlon |
| 11:08 AM | Women’s 400 Metres | Round 1 |
| 11:39 AM | Women’s High Jump | Final |
| 12:01 PM | Men’s 400 Metres | Round 1 |
| 12:51 PM | Women’s 800 Metres | Round 1 |
| 12:57 PM | Men’s Shot Put | Heptathlon |
| 01:26 PM | Men’s 800 Metres | Round 1 |
Evening Session
| Time (CET) | Event | Phase |
| 06:10 PM | Women’s Shot Put | Final |
| 06:16 PM | Men’s High Jump | Heptathlon |
| 06:22 PM | Women’s 1500 Metres | Round 1 |
| 06:54 PM | Men’s 1500 Metres | Round 1 |
| 07:35 PM | Men’s Triple Jump | Final |
| 07:42 PM | Women’s 400 Metres | Semi-Final |
| 08:16 PM | Men’s 60 Metres | Semi-Final |
| 08:44 PM | Men’s 400 Metres | Semi-Final |
| 09:22 PM | Men’s 60 Metres | Final |
Here is the timetable for Day 2 (Saturday, March 21, 2026) of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Central European Time (CET):
Morning Session
| Time (CET) | Event | Phase |
| 10:05 AM | Men’s 60 Metres Hurdles | Heptathlon |
| 10:20 AM | Men’s 60 Metres Hurdles | Round 1 |
| 11:05 AM | Women’s 60 Metres | Round 1 |
| 11:10 AM | Men’s Pole Vault | Heptathlon |
| 12:00 PM | Mixed 4×400 Metres Relay | Final |
| 12:15 PM | Men’s High Jump | Final |
| 12:22 PM | Women’s 800 Metres | Semi-Final |
| 01:08 PM | Men’s 800 Metres | Semi-Final |
Evening Session
| Time (CET) | Event | Phase |
| 06:25 PM | Men’s Pole Vault | Final |
| 06:34 PM | Men’s 400 Metres | Final |
| 06:52 PM | Men’s 1000 Metres | Heptathlon |
| 07:04 PM | Women’s 3000 Metres | Final |
| 07:22 PM | Men’s 3000 Metres | Final |
| 07:38 PM | Women’s Triple Jump | Final |
| 07:48 PM | Men’s 60 Metres Hurdles | Semi-Final |
| 08:14 PM | Women’s 60 Metres | Semi-Final |
| 08:40 PM | Women’s 400 Metres | Final |
| 09:02 PM | Men’s 60 Metres Hurdles | Final |
| 09:20 PM | Women’s 60 Metres | Final |
Here is the timetable for Day 3 (Sunday, March 22, 2026) in Central European Time (CET). This final day features several major finals, including the 1500m and the 4x400m relays.
Morning Session
| Time (CET) | Event | Phase |
| 10:05 AM | Women’s 60 Metres Hurdles | Pentathlon |
| 10:20 AM | Women’s Long Jump | Final |
| 10:43 AM | Women’s High Jump | Pentathlon |
| 10:48 AM | Men’s 4×400 Metres Relay | Heats |
| 11:30 AM | Men’s Shot Put | Final |
| 12:05 PM | Women’s 4×400 Metres Relay | Heats |
| 12:55 PM | Women’s 60 Metres Hurdles | Heats |
| 01:21 PM | Women’s Shot Put | Pentathlon |
Evening Session
| Time (CET) | Event | Phase |
| 05:40 PM | Women’s Long Jump | Pentathlon |
| 05:55 PM | Women’s Pole Vault | Final |
| 06:38 PM | Men’s 1500 Metres | Final |
| 06:52 PM | Women’s 60 Metres Hurdles | Semi-Final |
| 07:12 PM | Men’s Long Jump | Final |
| 07:22 PM | Women’s 1500 Metres | Final |
| 07:38 PM | Men’s 800 Metres | Final |
| 07:53 PM | Women’s 800 Metres | Final |
| 08:03 PM | Women’s 800 Metres | Pentathlon (Final Event) |
| 08:13 PM | Women’s 60 Metres Hurdles | Final |
| 08:26 PM | Men’s 4×400 Metres Relay | Final |
| 08:47 PM | Women’s 4×400 Metres Relay | Final |
Note: All times are in Central European Time (CET/UTC+1).
Luxembourgish Participation
Three Luxembourgish athletes have officially qualified and are competing at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 in Toruล.
The small but highly competitive delegation features some of the country’s most successful track stars:
1. Patrizia Van der Weken (60m)
The reigning World Indoor bronze medallist (Nanjing 2025) enters as one of the favorites. She recently set a blistering new national record of 7.01s at the Copernicus Cup in February, which is the third-fastest time in the world this year.
- Heats: Saturday, March 21 โ 11:05
- Semi-Finals/Final: Saturday, March 21 โ Starting at 20:14
2. Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann (1500m)
Vera qualified via her world ranking and is a consistent finalist in European competitions. She holds multiple national records and is looking to break into the top 12 for Sundayโs final.
- Heats: Friday, March 20 โ 18:22
- Final: Sunday, March 22 โ 19:22 (Subject to qualification)
3. Victoria Rausch (60m Hurdles)
Rausch secured her spot after a standout indoor season, highlighted by a new national record of 8.08s set in January.
- Heats: Sunday, March 22 โ 12:55
- Semi-Finals/Final: Sunday, March 22 โ Starting at 18:51
Note on Absences: * Fanny Arendt (800m) had achieved the qualification standard and set a national record earlier this year but unfortunately had to withdraw just weeks before the championships due to an injury.
Qualification for the World Athletics Championships
