Dutch Team Ready for World Indoor Championships, Schilder Leads Charge

The Netherlands has announced a 23-athlete squad to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland, from March 20-22, 2026. The team features several European champions, with Jessica Schilder and Lieke Klaver highlighted as key contenders for medals [1].

Schilder Headlines Dutch Contingent

Jessica Schilder, the world and European outdoor champion in the shot put, is a frontrunner for the Dutch team. She currently holds the world lead in the shot put with a distance of 20.69m, the same distance she achieved to win a major title [2]. Schilder will be looking to add an indoor world championship title to her impressive resume.

Klaver and Other Key Athletes

Lieke Klaver, also a European indoor champion, will compete for the Netherlands. The team also includes Nadine Visser, Samuel Chapple, and Stefan Nillessen, all aiming for medals in their respective events [4].

Bol’s Absence

Notably absent from the Dutch team is Femke Bol, the 400 meters world indoor record holder. Bol has ended her short indoor season and will not be competing at the championships [3].

Championship Details

The World Athletics Indoor Championships began on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland. Athletes from around the globe are competing for titles in a variety of indoor track and field events.