Dominica’ Thea Lafond Set to Compete at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland

Dominica will proudly be represented at the upcoming 2026 World Athletics

Indoor Championships scheduled to take place in Poland this week. The event, organized by World Athletics, will bring together the world’s top track and field athletes for one of the most prestigious indoor competitions on the global athletics calendar.

Dominica’s hopes will rest on the shoulders of 2024 Olympic and World Indoor gold medalist, Thea LaFond-Gadson, who continues to represent the nation with distinction on the international stage. Lafond-Gadson will compete in the triple jump event on Friday 20 th March 2026 at 2:38pm local time.

Speaking ahead of the championships, Lafond-Gadson expressed confidence and excitement about the upcoming competition.

“I am looking forward to competing in Poland next week. I’m coming into this part of the season feeling powerful and eager to bring back some hardware for Team Dominica! Most importantly, I’m grateful to be feeling healthy and pain free,” she said.

The championships will feature athletes from more than 150 countries and are expected to deliver thrilling performances across multiple disciplines inside the arena. For Dominica, the competition provides another opportunity to showcase its growing presence in international athletics.

Officials and supporters across the island will be cheering Lafond-Gadson as she takes the runway, continuing to raise the Dominican flag on the global stage.