The NAIA/JUCO Challenge indoor track and field event scheduled for Saturday in Pittsburg, Kansas, has been canceled because of threatening inclement weather. This decision affects multiple teams, including the men's and women's squads from Ottawa University and the host Pittsburg State University. No rescheduling details have been announced yet.
Pittsburg State University announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026, that its NAIA/JUCO Challenge, an indoor track and field competition set for January 24, has been scrapped due to the risk of severe weather conditions. The event was to take place in Pittsburg, Kansas, bringing together NAIA and junior college athletes for a day of competition.
Ottawa University's athletics department confirmed the cancellation, noting that both their men's and women's indoor track and field teams were slated to participate. The decision prioritizes the safety of athletes, coaches, and staff amid forecasts of inclement weather that could complicate travel and conditions at the venue.
As of the announcements, there are no immediate plans to reschedule the meet. Officials from both institutions emphasized monitoring the situation closely, but further updates were not provided in the initial statements. This cancellation is part of a broader pattern of weather-related disruptions to winter sports schedules across various regions.
