2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships
| 14th IAAF World Indoor Championships | |
|---|---|
Official competition logo | |
| Dates | 9–11 March |
| Host city | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Venue | Ataköy Athletics Arena |
| Events | 26 |
| Participation | 629 athletes from 171 nations |
The 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics was the 14th edition of the global-level indoor track and field competition and was held between March 9–11, 2012 at the Ataköy Athletics Arena in Istanbul, Turkey. It was the first of four IAAF World Athletics Series events in 2012, which includes the World Race Walking Cup, the World Junior Championships and the World Half Marathon Championships.