Athletics South Africa selects a blend of youth and experience to compete in track and field events at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships
South Africa (16 March 2026) – The countdown is on as eight of South Africa’s finest track and field athletes get ready to take on the world at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.
Athletics South Africa has confirmed an eight-member squad that will represent the country at the global showpiece taking place from 20 to 22 March in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland. The team features seven men and one woman, competing across a range of track and field events.
Among the names generating excitement is Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga, who returns to the world indoor stage in the long jump. Luvo previously claimed silver at the 2018 indoor championships and will once again be aiming to soar onto the podium.
Joining him in the sandpit is promising 19-year-old long jumper Temoso Masikane. The youngster has been making waves this season, with both athletes recording jumps of 8.11 metres.
On the track, Karabo Letebele will take on the men’s 60m sprint. The 19-year-old, currently based in the United States, recently clocked an impressive indoor personal best of 6.53 seconds in Texas.
Middle-distance runner Luan Munnik will line up in the 3 000m after producing a strong personal best of 7:38.35 in France last month, showing that he is ready to compete among the world’s best.
The hurdles events will feature two South Africans, with Franco le Roux and Mondray Barnard both competing in the men’s 60m hurdles.
In the throwing circle, Aiden Smith will represent the country in the men’s shot put after consistently throwing beyond the 20.30 metre mark this year.
Miné de Klerk, arrives in excellent form. The national record holder and African Championships silver medallist recently set a new South African indoor mark of 18.48 metres at a collegiate meeting in Indiana.
From sprinters setting personal bests in the US to long jumpers leaping past 8 metres, each member of Team South Africa carries their own flair and experience. And as they head to Poland, the nation cheers them on and hoping their talent turns into medals.
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