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…
World-ranking orienteers Olli Ojanaho WR6. and Kasper Fosser WR1. are taking part in an exciting orienteering WRE event and Viestiliiga relay in Kuopio 26.-27.8.2023. Organized by WOC2025, this competition tests athletes’ map-reading and terrain skills in the North Savonia terrain. Will it be Olli Ojanaho “Terrain Train”, who knows the Finnish terrain inside out, or…
Bulletin 2 for the Pre-WOC (WRE) middle distance event on August 26th, 2023, has been released. It is a comprehensive guide for participants and teams, containing essential details to help orienteers prepare for the event. In the same document, you can find essential information about the Viestiliiga relay on the Sunday following the WRE competition….
Grano Ltd. named the official partner for marketing, advertising, and visibility products of the 2025 World Orienteering Championships in Kuopio, Finland. Grano Ltd. has become the official partner for marketing, advertising, and visibility products for the 2025 Orienteering World Championships hosted in Finland, including map printing and other printed materials. Grano Ltd. has signed a…
Hertz is the official rental car partner of the 2025 Orienteering World Championship Home Games Hertz Car Rental has signed a partnership agreement with Kuopion Suunnistajat (Kuopio Orienteering Club) and the Finnish Orienteering Federation to become the official rental car partner for the Orienteering World Championship home games in Kuopio in 2025. With this agreement,…
Get ready for WOC 2025!Our WOC 2025 map makers and course setters are the same for the next 3 years of orienteering competitions. It is the easiest way to get used to their “unique” style of orienteering. 2023: WRE (middle) and Viestiliiga (relay) 26.-27.8.2023 Eventor2024: WORLD CUP (long, middle, relay) 26.-29.9.2024 Eventor2025: WOC 2025 7.-12.7.2025…
The Finnish adult and youth national teams of orienteering are organizing a joint training camp for the 2025 World Championships in Kuopio from August 22nd to 25th. The camp is open, and you can register for it until July 28th. On the weekend, there will be a competition for World Ranking Event (WRE) and the…