Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of Poland March 20 to 22, 2026
Source: https://worldathletics.org/
Results ORLEN Copernicus Cup
Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena, Toruń (POL)
22 FEB 2026
Patrizia Van der Weken set a new national record* in the 60m, clocking a sensational 7.01 at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Toruń 🇵🇱 today!
She improved her previous record of 7.06 from last year and finished second behind Zaynab Dosso 🇮🇹 (6.99), missing the 7.00 barrier by just one hundredth of a second.
The performance ranks as the 8th fastest European time all time and the 20th fastest worldwide. 🌍
Indoor Meeting – A
Women’s 60 Metres
Final
| # | Name | Birth Date | Nat | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zaynab DOSSO | 12 SEP 1999 | ITA | 6.99 |
| 2. | Patrizia VAN DER WEKEN | 12 NOV 1999 | LUX | 7.01 |
| 3. | Amy HUNT | 15 MAY 2002 | GBR | 7.04 |
| 4. | Ewa SWOBODA | 26 JUL 1997 | POL | 7.09 |
| 5. | Minke BISSCHOPS | 02 SEP 2002 | NED | 7.10 |
| 6. | Karolína MAŇASOVÁ | 26 NOV 2003 | CZE | 7.18 |
| 7. | Jagoda MIERZYŃSKA | 03 AUG 1998 | POL | 7.19 |
| 8. | Magdalena STEFANOWICZ | 21 SEP 2000 | POL | 7.21 |
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 Toruń (Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena), a venue well-known in the athletics world for hosting the annual Copernicus Cup and the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships.
Key Event Details
- Dates: March 20–22, 2026.
- Location: Toruń, Poland (Kujawy-Pomerania region).
- Venue: Arena Toruń, 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 Toruń.
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 (Toruń is the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus).
- Ambassadors: High-profile Polish athletes like pole vaulters Piotr Lisek and Paweł Wojciechowski, and multi-event specialist Adrianna Sułek-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:
All times below are in Local Time (CET).
Day 1: Friday, March 20
The opening day highlights the explosive speed of the 60m dash and the start of the Men’s Heptathlon.
| Session | Time | Event | Gender | Round |
| Morning | 10:05 | 60 Metres | M | Heptathlon |
| 11:30 | High Jump | W | Final | |
| 12:35 | 800 Metres | W | Heats | |
| Evening | 18:45 | Shot Put | W | Final |
| 19:35 | Triple Jump | M | Final | |
| 21:22 | 60 Metres | M | Final |
Day 2: Saturday, March 21
Saturday features the tactical 3000m finals and the high-energy Mixed 4x400m relay.
| Session | Time | Event | Gender | Round |
| Morning | 11:55 | 4x400m Relay | Mixed | Final |
| 12:15 | High Jump | M | Final | |
| Evening | 18:35 | Pole Vault | M | Final |
| 19:05 | 3000 Metres | W | Final | |
| 19:25 | 3000 Metres | M | Final | |
| 20:44 | 400 Metres | W | Final | |
| 21:05 | 60m Hurdles | M | Final | |
| 21:20 | 60 Metres | W | Final |
Day 3: Sunday, March 22
The final day is the busiest, culminating in the 1500m and the classic 4x400m relays.
| Session | Time | Event | Gender | Round |
| Morning | 10:20 | Long Jump | W | Final |
| 11:20 | Shot Put | M | Final | |
| Evening | 18:05 | Pole Vault | W | Final |
| 19:09 | 1500 Metres | M | Final | |
| 19:42 | 1500 Metres | W | Final | |
| 20:25 | 60m Hurdles | W | Final | |
| 20:38 | 4x400m Relay | M | Final | |
| 20:50 | 4x400m Relay | W | Final |
Note: The Men’s Heptathlon concludes on Saturday evening (1000m), while the Women’s Pentathlon is held entirely on Sunday.
Qualification for the World Athletics Championships
To qualify for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26, athletes must meet high-performance bars set by World Athletics.
Qualifying is based on a dual pathway: 50% of the athletes qualify by hitting the direct Entry Standard, and the remaining 50% are invited based on their position in the World Rankings to fill the “Target Number” of participants for each event.
2026 Official Entry Standards
The qualification window for these marks is November 1, 2025, to March 8, 2026.
| Event | Men’s Standard | Women’s Standard | Target Number |
| 60m | 6.59 | 7.20 | 56 |
| 400m | 45.80 | 51.75 | 30 |
| 800m | 1:45.90 | 2:00.90 | 30 |
| 1500m / Mile | 3:36.00 | 4:06.00 | 30 |
| 3000m | 7:33.00 | 8:35.00 | 15 |
| 60m Hurdles | 7.65 | 8.02 | 48 |
| High Jump | 2.30m | 1.96m | 12 |
| Pole Vault | 5.90m | 4.70m | 12 |
| Long Jump | 8.17m | 6.75m | 16 |
| Triple Jump | 16.90m | 14.15m | 16 |
| Shot Put | 21.20m | 18.90m | 16 |
Alternative Qualification Routes
If an athlete doesn’t hit the “A” standard above, they can still make it to Toruń through:
- World Indoor Tour Wild Cards: The overall winners of the 2026 World Indoor Tour (Gold level) receive a “Wild Card” entry, allowing their country to enter a third athlete in that specific event.
- World Rankings: If the target number of athletes (e.g., 56 for the 60m) isn’t met by those with the Entry Standard, World Athletics invites the next highest-ranked athletes from the Top Performance list.
- Unqualified Athletes: Countries with no qualified athletes (male or female) may enter one unqualified athlete in one running event (except the 800m).
Combined Events & Relays
- Combined Events (Heptathlon/Pentathlon): There is no set entry standard. The field of 12 (or 14) is invited based on the 2025 outdoor lists, the 2026 indoor lists, and world rankings.
- Relays: There are no individual standards. Member Federations can enter one team of up to 8 athletes per relay event.
