| 6th IAAF World Indoor Championships | |
|---|---|
 Official competition logo | |
| Dates | 7 March–9 March |
| Host city | Paris, France |
| Venue | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy |
| Events | 28 |
| Participation | 712 athletes from 118 nations |
The 6th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France from March 7 to March 9, 1997. It was the first athletic championships to introduce women's pole vault. There were a total number of 712 participating athletes from 118 countries.