Last weekend, the TV group and the course setters for the World Cup (September 26-29, 2024) came together for a joint planning event in Lastulahti, Nilsiä. The goal was to carefully plan the activities related to the competition, the audience routes, and the locations of various services. The competition center takes shape At the World…
Bulletin 1-2 for World Cup Final 2024 has been released. It is a comprehensive guide for participants and teams, containing essential details to help orienteers prepare for the event. It includes information about the event’s schedule, training possibilities, embargoed areas, accommodation options and transportation services. WOC2025 organization wishes all athletes participating in the Sprint European…
Pohjola Insurance Becomes a Partner for the 2025 World Orienteering Championships Pohjola Insurance has entered into a partnership agreement with Kuopion Suunnistajat (orienteering club) and the Finnish Orienteering Federation for the 2025 World Orienteering Championships (WOC2025) held in Kuopio. Pohjola Insurance is the official insurer and partner for the orienteering World Championships (WOC2025). The established…
It was brought to the attention of the WOC2025 organisers that violation of WOC2025 embargoed area happened during the open training camp 22nd-25th of August held in Kuopio. The relevant rules concerning embargoed areas are: 14.3 The competition terrain must be embargoed as soon as it is decided. If that is not possible, then arrangements…
Oomi is the most energetic partner of the 2025 World Orienteering Championships Oomi has signed a partnership agreement with Kuopion Suunnistajat (Orienteering Club) and the Finnish Orienteering Federation (FOF) for the World Orienteering Championships in Kuopio in 2025. Through this agreement, Oomi becomes the official partner of the World Orienteering Championships (WOC2025). The partnership is…
Embargoed areas and detailed description are found from the Google Maps. Check details from Eventor.According to the IOF Competition rules (§ 26.5), embargoed areas are forbidden for all potential WOC 2025 athletes, team officials and other persons, who, through knowledge of the terrain, may influence the results of the competitions. All embargoed areas are strict…
Ojanaho and Niittynen as the winners of the Pre-WOC (WRE) middle distance in the terrain of Rytökylä Olli Ojanaho won by one and a half minutes in the men’s Pre-WOC (WRE) middle distance competition in the challenging terrain of Rytökylä on Saturday. In the men’s competition, Norwegian Kasper Harlem Fosser took the second place and…
How did we manage? Your opinion is important. Picture Tiina Tervaniemi/WOC2025
We decided to make it easier for you all participating WRE-competition 26.8. Quarantine opens at 10:00. Due to the number of entries, the quarantine area will be closed later.All participants in the M21EA/EB and W21E categories must be present at the quarantine area by 11:45. Earlier it was 10:50. Orienteers who have late start times don’t…