Jessica Schilder and Lieke Klaver Headline Dutch Squad for World Indoor Championships

Amsterdam, Netherlands – A strong Dutch team, featuring shot put star Jessica Schilder and sprinter Lieke Klaver, has been selected to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland, later this month. The 23-member squad boasts three European indoor champions, but will be without leading sprinter Femke Bol.

Key Athletes and Expectations

Jessica Schilder, a dominant force in the shot put, enters the championships as a strong medal contender. She achieved a personal best of 20.69 meters in Berlin on March 6, 2026, setting a new Dutch record [World Athletics]. Schilder is currently ranked #2 in the world for women’s shot put [World Athletics] and is a former World Indoor Championships silver medalist [Wikipedia].

Lieke Klaver will compete in the 400m, having qualified for the final [Newsbreak].

Absence of Femke Bol

The Dutch team will be without Femke Bol, the 400-meter world indoor record holder, who has opted to end her short indoor season [Newsbreak].

Championship Details

The World Athletics Indoor Championships will be held in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland. The competition is expected to feature top athletes from around the globe vying for world titles in various indoor track and field events.