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10 Aug 2026

🌍🔥 THE WORLD IS COMING TO BEŁCHATÓW! OVER 800 ATHLETES FROM 21 COUNTRIES ARE READY… ARE YOU? ❤️🥢It’s happening! The OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships 2026 have just crossed another incredible milestone - more than 800 athletes from 21 countries are already registered! 🏆🌍In just a few days, athletes from Europe, Asia and America will travel to one legendary Nordic Walking destination - Bełchatów, Poland!🌍 21 countries. One start line. One incredible Nordic Walking family:🇺🇸 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇮🇪 🇵🇱 🇷🇸 🇱🇹 🇬🇧 🇪🇪 🇮🇸 🇧🇾 🇮🇹 🇹🇼 🇨🇿 🇭🇺 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇫🇷 🇭🇰 🇺🇦 🇧🇪More than 800 athletes, 800 stories, 800 challenges and thousands of kilometres travelled to experience something unforgettable together. ❤️Thank You for Your incredible trust! Every new athlete and every new country makes these Championships bigger, stronger and more international.🔥 800+ ATHLETES. 21 COUNTRIES. ONE BEŁCHATÓW. AND HISTORY WAITING TO BE WRITTEN.The world is coming to Bełchatów. Are You?📅 European Championship Relay (4 × 2 km)👉 www.onw.la/relays📅 Marathon Relay (4 × 10.5 km)👉 www.onw.la/marathon📍 Bełchatów, Poland📅 21–23 August 2026📝 Register now and become part of Nordic Walking history:www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com⚡ BELCHATOW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION ⚡| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Nordic Walking Poland | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów | Miasto Bełchatów | Nadleśnictwo Bełchatów | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów | Sempertrans Bełchatów | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | MCS Bełchatów | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie |

9 Aug 2026

🌏🔥 TAIWAN & HONG KONG ARE GETTING READY FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BEŁCHATÓW! 🇹🇼🇭🇰The training is getting stronger, the preparations are underway, and the excitement is growing! Athletes and judges from Taiwan and Hong Kong are preparing to travel thousands of kilometres to join the OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships Bełchatów 2026! 🥢🏆But Bełchatów will be about much more than competition. It will be a truly intercontinental meeting of the Nordic Walking world - a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, judging experience, training methods, culture and passion between Europe and Asia. 🌍❤️One start line. Different continents. One global Nordic Walking family.🔥 Taiwan is getting ready. Hong Kong is getting ready. Bełchatów is waiting.ARE YOU READY?Join us today and become part of one of the biggest Nordic Walking events in the world!📍 Bełchatów, Poland📅 21–23 August 2026👉 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com⚡ BELCHATOW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION ⚡| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | Nordic Walking Poland | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | Miasto Bełchatów | Nadleśnictwo Bełchatów | PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | Sempertrans Bełchatów | MCS Bełchatów | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie |

6 Aug 2026

🎉🎂🥢 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE DRIVING FORCE OF NORDIC WALKING IN BELGIUM! 🇧🇪💚Today we celebrate the birthday of Mariusz Szydłowski – a passionate leader and one of the key people developing Nordic Walking in Belgium! 🥳🎉🥢 ONWF Instructor,🇧🇪 leader of the Belgian Nordic Walking community,🏆pogrubień🏆 organizer of the 2nd Open Belgian Nordic Walking Championship (coming on 5 September – let's surprise Mariusz with new registrations: www.onw.la/incourt26 )🤝 together with Agnieszka Krawętek, leader of regular Nordic Walking training sessions in Roux-Miroir.Thanks to Mariusz's dedication and passion, more and more people in Belgium are discovering Nordic Walking, improving their skills and becoming part of an active, welcoming community. 💚🥢❤️ Dear Mariusz,Thank you for your commitment, enthusiasm and everything you do for Nordic Walking in Belgium. Your work inspires others and helps our international Nordic Walking family grow stronger every year.🎂 We wish you excellent health ❤️, endless energy ⚡, successful events 🏆, continued growth of Nordic Walking in Belgium 🌿, personal happiness 😊 and many unforgettable moments with your amazing community.🥳🎉 Happy Birthday, Mariusz! Thank you for being an important part of the ONWF family. We look forward to celebrating many more successes together! 🌍🥢💚

5 Aug 2026

⚖️🏆 MEET THE OFFICIAL JUDGING TEAM OF THE OPEN ONWF NORDIC WALKING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS BEŁCHATÓW 2026! 🌍Every great championship deserves world-class judging. Behind every fair result stands a team of experienced judges whose professionalism, knowledge and dedication guarantee the highest international standards of Nordic Walking officiating.We are proud to introduce the official judging team of the European Championships:Chief Judge: Marek KoseckiStart/Finish Judge: Katarzyna PrzytułaVideo Analysis: Dariusz JaneckiJudges: Bezega Snizhana | Yuliia Shurhina | Katarzyna Kosecka | Agnieszka Janecka | Renata Markiewicz | Ewa Samek | Patrycja Bar | Dariusz Kosicki | Artur Biłek | Sławek Kacprzak | Dariusz Magnuski🌍 But that's not all...The European Championships will also become a unique platform for international cooperation. A delegation of 15 judges from Taiwan 🇹🇼, led by the Chair of the Taiwan Judges Council – I YAO FANG, will join us in Bełchatów to exchange experience, share knowledge, and gain valuable officiating experience at one of the world's largest Nordic Walking events.This is far more than a Championship.It is a place where international experience is shared, friendships are built, and the future of Nordic Walking judging is shaped together.Thank You for being part of this incredible journey.📍 Bełchatów, Poland📅 21–23 August 2026📝 Register today:🌍 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com⚡ BELCHATOW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION ⚡| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Nordic Walking Poland | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów | Miasto Bełchatów | Nadleśnictwo Bełchatów | PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów | MCS Bełchatów | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | Sempertrans Bełchatów |

5 Aug 2026

🔥🌍 THE NORDIC WALKING EDUCATION REVOLUTION IS ACCELERATING! 🥢🇷🇸 🇺🇾 🇦🇷 🇹🇼 🇭🇰 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇱🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇿 🇫🇷 🇭🇷 🇦🇹 🇰🇿 🇺🇸In just six months, nearly 1,000 people have completed ONWF training thanks to the passion, knowledge, and professionalism of our outstanding Master Trainers worldwide.Today, we proudly welcome new Active Leaders, Nordic Walking Instructors, Trainers, and Judges from:🇷🇸 Serbia🇺🇾 Uruguay🇦🇷 Argentina🇹🇼 Taiwan🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇵🇱 Poland🇸🇰 Slovakia🇪🇸 Spain🇱🇺 Luxembourg🇺🇦 Ukraine🇨🇿 Czechia🇫🇷 France🇭🇷 Croatia🇦🇹 Austria🇰🇿 Kazakhstan🇺🇸 USAYou are now part of the world’s largest international network of Nordic Walking specialists — a global family united by quality, health, education, and passion for movement! 🌍❤️And this is only the beginning! Very soon, we will announce more countries where it will be possible to gain internationally recognized ONWF qualifications.🚀 Are you ready to join the Nordic Walking revolution?✅ Become an Active Leader, Instructor, Trainer, or Judge✅ Gain international qualifications✅ Develop Nordic Walking in your country✅ Join the worldwide ONWF community👉 Explore upcoming courses around the world:www.onwf.org/en/course🌐 If your country does not yet have an official ONWF representative, you can:➡️ Join the International Nordic Walking Instructor Online Course in English:www.onwf.org/en/course?city=null&country=75➡️ Become an official representative and gain the right to train specialists in your country:www.MasterTrainerNordicWalking.com✅ WANT TO START YOUR JOURNEY?Learn how to walk correctly, avoid mistakes, and train effectively:www.onwf.org/en/guide📩 Contact us: office@onwf.orgWalk Stronger, Live Longer — Together We Are Shaping the Future of Nordic Walking! 🥢🌍

4 Aug 2026

🏆 🇨🇿 THIS IS WHAT THE CZECH CHAMPIONSHIPS IN KUTNÁ HORA LOOKED LIKE! YOU HAVE TO SEE IT! ⚡🇨🇿Words can't capture the atmosphere... Huge passion, deep emotions, and an energy that was literally bursting from within. Check out the recap of those incredible days. 💪Česká liga Nordic Walking | Chodíme s úsměvem | NW Bruntál | Nordic Walking Olomouc | Nordic walking Kutná Hora | Nordic Walking Hamr na Jezeře

2 Aug 2026

🥢🔥 THE ULTIMATE PRIZE FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST - EXCLUSIVE GABEL POLES CREATED FOR BEŁCHATÓW 2026! 🔥🏆Today, with enormous pride, we present another exceptional prize prepared for the top athletes of the OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships Bełchatów 2026.Thanks to our cooperation with Gabel - a world leader in the production of Nordic Walking poles - a unique limited edition has been created especially for the European Championships in Bełchatów.These poles were designed exclusively for this event. They will not be available for sale.They will be awarded only to the best of the best - athletes who deliver outstanding performances and earn their place among the greatest competitors of the Championships.This is more than sporting equipment. It is a symbol of excellence, determination and victory at one of the biggest Nordic Walking events in Europe.🌍 More than 750 athletes from 21 countries are preparing to compete in Bełchatów. Only a select few will leave the Championships with this unique Gabel edition in their hands.Who will prove worthy of this extraordinary prize?📍 Bełchatów, Poland📅 21–23 August 2026📝 Register today:🌍 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com⚡ BELCHATOW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION ⚡| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów | Miasto Bełchatów | Nadleśnictwo Bełchatów | PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | Nordic Walking Poland | MCS Bełchatów | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | Sempertrans Bełchatów |

1 Aug 2026

🎉🎂🥢 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AN INSPIRING LEADER OF NORDIC WALKING IN LUXEMBOURG! 🇱🇺💚Today we celebrate the birthday of Tünde Hertz-Teplan – an inspiring woman whose passion, dedication and enthusiasm have made Nordic Walking stronger in Luxembourg and beyond! 🥳🎉🥢 ONWF Master Trainer,👩‍🏫 Nordic Walking Instructor and Trainer,🌍 founder and leader of Nordic Goen Club Luxembourg,❤️ passionate promoter of a healthy and active lifestyle.In 2017, Tünde founded Nordic Goen Club, starting with just a small group of enthusiasts. Today, thanks to her commitment and leadership, it has grown into a vibrant community of around 80 members who proudly represent Luxembourg at competitions and charity events. 💚🥢🏆 As an ONWF Master Trainer, she educates new instructors, inspires people to improve their technique and encourages them to discover the joy, friendship and health benefits of Nordic Walking. Her next great challenge - organizing a Nordic Walking competition in Luxembourg - is already becoming a reality! 🇱🇺🌍❤️ Dear Tünde,Thank you for your passion, professionalism and kindness. You have built not only a successful club but also a wonderful community that changes lives through movement.🎂 We wish you excellent health ❤️, endless energy ⚡, continued success in your educational projects 📚, further growth of Nordic Goen Club 🌿, personal happiness 😊 and many unforgettable moments with your Nordic Walking family.🥳🎉 Happy Birthday, Tünde! Thank you for everything you do for the international Nordic Walking community. We are proud to have you in the ONWF family and look forward to many more achievements together! 🌎🥢💚

31 Jul 2026

🏔️ WORLD CUP ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO 2026 – YOUR START IN THE CLOUDS! 🏔️Feel the crisp air at 1,350m above sea level in the majestic High Tatras! Štrbské Pleso offers championship tracks where you can test the results of your training and truly escape from the everyday routine.📅 DATE: September 19, 2026📍 LOCATION: Štrbské Pleso, High Tatras, Slovakia⚡ CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE:🏆 NW World Cup: Pure sports competition. Feel the thrill and challenge your personal bests!👉 Register: www.onw.la/strbske26🎯 NW Biathlon: Looking for a new stimulus? See if you can maintain precision at a high heart rate.👉 Register: www.onw.la/biathlonsk26⭐ WHY IS THIS A "MUST-BE"? DISCOVER THE TRUE VALUE OF THIS RACE:⛰️ Breathtaking scenery: Race in the heart of the majestic High Tatras and recharge your batteries with incredible views.🏟️ Feel like a pro: Push your own boundaries on certified championship tracks.🤝 Community without barriers: From Juniors to Masters, including Para and Blind categories – we are united by passion on this trail!🏅 We value your technique: Time isn't everything – we award special prizes for perfect walking technique.🎒 Reward for your effort: Claim your premium package: a heavy medal, a rich starter kit, a hot recovery meal, and reliable professional timing.⏳ Secure your spot on the start line:👉 World Cup: www.onw.la/strbske26👉 Biathlon: www.onw.la/biathlonsk26Do something special for yourself and your passion. See you on the trail! 🚀| Športová Federácia Nordic Walking |

31 Jul 2026

🤖🥢🚀 NORDIC WALKING ENTERS THE AI ERA — THE NEXT LEVEL STARTS NOW! 🌍⚡As befits a true global leader, ONWF is once again setting new directions — becoming the first to introduce artificial intelligence into the world of Nordic Walking! 🤖🌐🥢In 1997, Marko Kantaneva launched the first great Nordic Walking revolution. 💥 His vision transformed walking with poles into an accessible, modern and health-enhancing activity practised by millions of people worldwide. 🌍💚For nearly 30 years, he has also built an extraordinary international team of instructors, trainers, judges, organisers and leaders. 👥🥢www.InstructorNordicWalking.com🏆 Today, this global community is ready to begin the next revolution — powered by artificial intelligence! 🤖🚀ONWF has been testing an innovative AI chatbot that automatically answers questions about the ONWF World Nordic Walking League. 💬🌎Dozens of people have already used it to quickly find information about:🏁 competitions,📝 registration,🏆 rankings,📚 regulations,🌍 the organisation of the World League.Most importantly, the chatbot can communicate with You in languages from around the world! 🗣️🌐💬And this is only the beginning. 🔥Our vision is to use modern technology to:💪 motivate people to move,🥢 support proper Nordic Walking technique,🧠 improve body mechanics and motor skills,📊 analyse progress,💬 simplify communication,🌍 connect the global Nordic Walking community.We believe that the combination of movement, health, knowledge, experience and artificial intelligence can take Nordic Walking to a completely new level of development. 💚🤖⚡The first revolution began in 1997. 🕰️🥢The next one begins now — combining Nordic Walking with artificial intelligence and the strength of the team Marko Kantaneva has built for almost three decades. 🚀🌍🔥More innovative solutions for athletes, instructors, trainers, judges, organisers and national partners are coming soon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👨‍🏫🏆🌐🤖 Would You like to experience the future of Nordic Walking?👉 Visit: www.NordicWalkingWorldLeague.com💬 Ask a question in Your own language and discover the new level of Nordic Walking!ONWF — continuing the revolution that began in 1997 and creating the future of Nordic Walking. 🌍🥢🤖🚀#ONWF #MarkoKantaneva #NordicWalking #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #NordicWalkingRevolution #NordicWalkingWorldLeague #Innovation #FutureOfSport

30 Jul 2026

👕🔥 THE OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP T-SHIRT HAS BEEN REVEALED... NOW MAKE SURE IT'S YOURS! 🔥🏆Today, during the official press conference of the OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships Bełchatów 2026, we proudly unveiled the design of the official Championship T-shirt. It will become a symbol of one of the biggest Nordic Walking events ever held in Europe - and You can wear it too.⏳ Register and complete Your payment by August 2 to guarantee Your selected T-shirt sizeAfter August 2, registration will remain open, but T-shirts will be distributed subject to size availability. We cannot guarantee that Your preferred size will still be available. 📝Register today:👉 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com🌍 More than 750 athletes from 21 countries have already secured their place on the start line. Every day, the international Nordic Walking family grows stronger, and Bełchatów is preparing to welcome participants from across Europe and beyond.Don't miss the opportunity to become part of this extraordinary story. Secure Your place, wear the official Championship T-shirt with pride, and experience unforgettable emotions together with athletes from 21 countries.📍 Bełchatów, Poland📅 21–23 August 2026📝 Register today:🌍 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com⚡ BELCHATOW: ATOMIC POWER IN MOTION ⚡| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Nordic Walking Poland | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów | Miasto Bełchatów | Nadleśnictwo Bełchatów | PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | MCS Bełchatów | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | Sempertrans Bełchatów |

30 Jul 2026

🎥 WE ARE LIVE! WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE OPEN ONWF NORDIC WALKING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS BEŁCHATÓW 2026! 🌍The countdown has begun! Today, we'll reveal the biggest secrets of this year's Championships: 🏅 medals, 🏆 trophies, 👕 the official event T-shirt, 🎁 awards, exciting attractions, and many more surprises waiting for You in Bełchatów!Nearly 800 athletes from 20 countries have already registered—and more are joining every day!🇺🇸 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇮🇪 🇵🇱 🇷🇸 🇱🇹 🇬🇧 🇪🇪 🇮🇸 🇧🇾 🇮🇹 🇹🇼 🇨🇿 🇭🇺 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇫🇷 🇭🇰 🇺🇦🎥 Join us live and be among the first to discover everything we have prepared for one of Europe's biggest Nordic Walking events!⚡ BELCHATOW: ATONOMIC POWER IN MOTION ⚡