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29 May 2025

🌍🥢 The World Nordic Walking League is unstoppable – now officially joined by 24 countries across 5 continents!A warm welcome to our newest members: Argentina 🇦🇷 and Serbia 🇷🇸 – we’re proud to have you walking with us! 💚📍 Can you spot your flag on the map? (👇 See image!)🔥 The next historic gathering is almost here...🏆 European Nordic Walking Championships – Tirano, Italy 🇮🇹🗓️ June 14, 2025 – with teams from 16 countries already confirmed!🎯 Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of unity, movement and elite competition.👉 Sign up now: www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com📅 World Nordic Walking League – 2025 Season Schedule:🇮🇹 June 14 – European Championships – Tirano, Italy🇵🇱 August 23 – World Cup – Bełchatów, Poland🇧🇪 September 6 – Belgian Championships – Incourt🇸🇰 September 13 – World Cup – Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia🇺🇾 September 27 – Uruguayan Championships – Montevideo🇬🇧 October 11 – UK Championships – Motherwell🇺🇾 November 22 – South American Championships – UruguayMore information: www.NordicWalkingWorldLeague.com🇦🇹 🇧🇾 🇧🇪 🇨🇿 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇰🇿 🇱🇹 🇲🇪 🇲🇦 🇵🇱 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇪🇸 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇨🇱 🇺🇾 🇭🇷 🇷🇸 🇦🇷💪 Ready to take your Nordic Walking journey to the next level?Whether you're racing for the podium or walking for the joy of it —this is your moment to walk with the world. 💪🌍👉 Join the League. Represent your country. Live the movement.🥢💚

29 May 2025

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27 May 2025

🏆 June 7, 2025 – Polish Nordic Walking Championships in Gorzów Wielkopolski 🇵🇱 with unforgettable attractions! 🥢Take on the Nordic Walking challenge and join the fun with family and friends! ❤️🥢👉 Register now: www.bit.ly/Gorzow25🌍 Open to everyone — from beginners to champions!📺 The event will be live streamed via professional Online Sports TV!Why you should join?✅ A beautiful scenic route through the Zawarcie Golf Course, including access to a golf academy! ⛳🌾✅ Compete with the best in your age group over 5, 10 or 20 km — or challenge yourself in the 5 km cross-country run!✅ Enjoy a peaceful 5 km non-competitive Nordic Walking route (with time tracking, no judging, but with technique guidance!)✅ Certified judges on the course will provide tips on how to walk more effectively and healthily! 👌✅ Dynamic warm-up and post-race stretching led by expert trainer Krzysztof Człapski, the coach of champions! 💪🔥✅ Fight for the Polish Champion title! Will last year’s stars defend their crown?(Agnieszka Mielecka, Agnieszka Sosnowska, Elżbieta Wojciechowska, Daniel Romanowski, Jacek Witucki, Tomasz Marczak)🎉 Extra highlights:✅ Artistic performances by local artists 🎭✅ First Aid Workshop & Lecture by Waterlife 🆘✅ Health Zone with massages, recovery treatments and free health consultations from Gorzów Regional Hospital 🧘‍♀✅ Nutrition Workshop by Warsztatdietetyczny.pl on how to eat right before, during and after races 🍏✅ Kids’ Sport Village – Fun & games for the youngest with Fundacja Zdrowo i na Sportowo 🤸‍♀✅ Tech Zone by Gorzów Tech Centre with experiments & learning for children 🔬✅ Explore nearby attractions: Dinosaur Park, Museum of Santok, Witch’s Studio, Lubuskie Museum, Kepler Science Center 🦕✅ Starter pack includes a delicious meal + awesome goodies from our sponsors 🤩✅ 200m kids’ march (under 8 years) with medal – *registration required*!✅ Unique trophies for: age categories, family category, disability category, and Green Card winners for best technique! 🏆✅ Support a great cause! Charity cake sale to help little Mikołaj in his recovery journey towards mobility. 💚🍰✅ Commemorative medal and start number for your collection 🎖✅ Win points (up to 2500!) for **Polish, World and Regional Nordic Walking Leagues! 🔝They all proved that Nordic Walking is a sport of champions! 🏆👏📢 We can’t wait to see you there!Join the most important Polish NW event of the year now 👉www.bit.ly/Gorzow25ONWF | Nordic Walking Poland | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | Gabel | Welsom | Funady | Fundacja Zdrowo i Na sportowo | Gorzów | Lubuskie |

26 May 2025

👩‍⚖️ Meet the Judges of the OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships Tirano, Italy 2025🗓️ June 14, 2025| 🇮🇹 Tirano, Italy📲 Register now: www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com🔁 Relay sign-up: www.bit.ly/ME25ItalyRelayAt the heart of fair play, precision, and sporting excellence stands our international jury team — ready to oversee the most important Nordic Walking event in Europe! 🌍Here is the official ONWF European Championship Judges Panel🧑‍⚖️Judges:🇵🇱 Marek Kosecki - Chief🇮🇹 Lucy Renion - Coordinator 🇺🇦 Yuliia Shurhina🇺🇦 Snizhana Bezega🇮🇹 Mario Chiapparini🇮🇹 Giuseppe Amato🇮🇹 Margherita Sala🇮🇹 Sonia Conforto🇮🇹 Silvana Goria🇮🇹 Annalisa Della Briotta🇮🇹 Cristina Cabassi🇵🇱 Kasia Kosecka🇵🇱 Katarzyna Przytuła🇵🇱 Dariusz Kosicki💬 Don’t be afraid to step onto the starting line — our judges aren’t just here to watch, they’re also here to educate, guide and support you along the course. 💪Every step is a chance to learn, improve, and shine — and remember, we’re also awarding the Green Card for the best walking technique! 💚🥢So come join us in Tirano — not just to compete, but to grow, connect, and experience the true spirit of Nordic Walking!🇦🇹 🇧🇾 🇧🇪 🇨🇿 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇰🇿 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇸🇮 🇺🇦 🇨🇭 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇲🇽 🇨🇱Register now: www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.comONWF | Nordic Walking Valtellina | Gabel | Nordic Walking Valtellina | OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships Tirano, Italy 2025

25 May 2025

🇨🇿🥢 Czech Nordic Walking Cup – Olomouc 2025🏆Join us on June 7, 2025, in the charming village of Mrsklesy near Olomouc for the next stage of the Czech Nordic Walking Cup! 🌲💪🌍 Competitors from across the Czech Republic and Europe will gather at the starting line!✍ Registration is now open! Early registrants receive attractive discounts!Don't wait—register today at https://nordicwalkingworldleague.com/tournaments/olomouc-mrsklesy-czech-republic-2025 🚶‍♀🚶🥢🌏👍Why should you come?✅ Open competition for everyone—from beginners to professionals!✅ Experience the serene beauty of Mrsklesy, nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes near Olomouc.✅ Compete against the best in your age category and test your skills! 🔝💚✅ Organized by Nordic Walking Olomouc, z.s., with the support of the Czech-Moravian Nordic Walking Federation (ČMFNW) and under the patronage of the World Original Nordic Walking Federation (ONWF).✅ Every participant receives a beautiful commemorative medal! 🎖✅ Enjoy local attractions and the warm hospitality of the Czech community! 🧳🤩✅ Age categories every 10 years, disabled category, team category—there's something for everyone! 🎉✅ Immerse yourself in Czech culture and create unforgettable memories during this sporting event!✅ Unique trophies and prizes for the best!✅ Start package, including delicious recovery meals and many great goodies from sponsors! 🤩✅ Earn up to 1000 points towards the World Nordic Walking League ranking—boost your global standing! 🌍📈✅ Professional timing, proper start zones, delicious regional recovery meals, nutrition points along the route, and much more! 🥢Event Details:📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025📍 Location: Mrsklesy near Olomouc, Czech Republic🕖 Schedule:* 7:45–9:15: Registration and package pickup* 9:15: Joint warm-up* 9:45: Start of children's races* 10:00: Start of 10 km Nordic Walking race* 10:20: Start of 5 km Nordic Walking race* 13:00: Announcement of winners* 13:30: End of the competition📌 Note: The exact start times for each category will be determined by the starter. Please arrive early to ensure timely participation.National Nordic Walking Championships 2025:📅 07.06.2025 – National Cup, Mrsklesy u Olomouce 🇨🇿📅 26.07.2025 – National Cup, Kutná Hora 🇨🇿📅 04.10.2025 – National Cup, Hamr na Jezeře 🇨🇿ℹ Join the event and stay up to date with the World Cup Nordic Walking – Mrsklesy, Czech Republic 2025Don't miss this unique opportunity! Join now! 🚶‍♀🚶🥢https://nordicwalkingworldleague.com/tournaments/olomouc-mrsklesy-czech-republic-2025 ❤💙🤍ONWF | Nordic Walking Olomouc | Českomoravská federace Nordic Walking | Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking | Tyčinky Havlík | Vojenská zdravotní pojišťovna ČR | Skupina ČEZ |

22 May 2025

🇪🇸🤝🇪🇺 NORDIC WALKING HISTORY IN THE MAKING! 🇫🇮We are proud to announce a groundbreaking cooperation agreement between ONWF and the Spanish federation Fedme - Federación Española de Deportes de Montaña y Escalada – one of Europe’s most important institutions for mountain and outdoor sports! 💪🥢📅 On June 14, during the OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships Tirano, Italy 2025, the FEDME delegation will attend as official observers, opening a brand-new chapter for thousands of Spanish athletes and for the entire European Nordic Walking family! 🌍💚🥇 Nordic Walking is an official sport discipline within FEDME, with its own technical committee, national calendar, rules, and ranking system. This proves that Spain takes this discipline seriously and develops it with great professionalism and passion.🤝 This is a strategic step toward harmonized regulations, stronger calendar integration, and building a bridge connecting Nordic Walkers from across Europe – from the Pyrenees to the Carpathians!This is more than cooperation – it’s a new era for Nordic Walking in Europe!📣 Bienvenidos, España! Nordic Walking Europe just got stronger!💪 We’re cheering for all Spanish athletes – may your performance in Tirano be legendary! 🇪🇸🔥#ONWF #FEDME #Tirano2025 #NordicWalkingEurope #NewChapter #UnitedByPassion 🥢💚🇪🇸 Marko Kantaneva Marcin Szulc

21 May 2025

🎯 SPECIAL EDITION GABEL POLES for the Champions of Tirano 2025! 🇮🇹🥢📅 June 14, 2025 — European Nordic Walking Championships, Tirano, Italy📲 Register now: www.europeannordicwalkingchampionships.com For the strongest walkers, the most elegant technique, and the bravest relay teams – exclusive GaGabeloles are waiting!🏆 To be won:🥇 GABEL ELITE – 80% carbon model for the Winer in OPEN category🥈 GABEL CARBON ACTIVE – 35% carbon model* for:• Age group winners• Green Card best technique awards• Winning Relay TeamsDesigned for performance. Built for champions.These aren’t just poles — they’re a symbol of mastery, style and endurance at the highest level. 💪🥢💬 Let your team know. Walk your best race. Claim your elite rewardSING UP: ➡️ www.europeannordicwalkingchampionships.comRELAYS ➡️www.bit.ly/ME25ItalyRelayONONWF NoNordic Walking Valtellina GaGabel NoNordic Walking Valtellina OPOPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships Tirano, Italy 2025

19 May 2025

🌍🥢 The World Nordic Walking League is stronger than ever – with athletes from 22 countries already competing in 2025!Can you spot your flag?👇Austria 🇦🇹 | Belarus 🇧🇾 | Belgium 🇧🇪 | Czech Republic 🇨🇿 | France 🇫🇷 | Germany 🇩🇪 | Hungary 🇭🇺 | Italy 🇮🇹 | Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 | Lithuania 🇱🇹 | Montenegro 🇲🇪 | Morocco 🇲🇦 | Poland 🇵🇱 | Ukraine 🇺🇦 | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | United States 🇺🇸 | Spain 🇪🇸 | Slovakia 🇸🇰 | Slovenia 🇸🇮 | Chile | Uruguay 🇺🇾 | Croatia 🇭🇷Welcome in our Nordic Family 🥰🌎 Key International Stages in 2025:📅 14.06.2025 – European Championships Italy 🇮🇹📅 23.08.2025 – World Cup Poland 🇵🇱📅 13.09.2025 – World Cup Slovakia 🇸🇰📅 15.11.2024 – World Cup Morocco 🇲🇦📅 22.11.2025 – South American Championships Uruguay 🇺🇾🏅 National Championships in 2025:📅 07.06 – Poland 🇵🇱 – Gorzów Wielkopolski📅 06.09 – Belgium 🇧🇪 – Incourt📅 27.09 – Uruguay 🇺🇾 – Montevideo📅 11.10 – United Kingdom 🇬🇧 – Motherwell🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ From Europe to South America – one league, one passion, one family!Join us and represent your country on the world stage of Nordic Walking! 🌍💚👉 www.WorldNordicWalkingChampionship.com🇦🇹 🇧🇾 🇧🇪 🇨🇿 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇰🇿 🇱🇹 🇲🇪 🇲🇦 🇵🇱 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇪🇸 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇨🇱 🇺🇾 🇭🇷

18 May 2025

🏆 Czech Nordic Walking Championships 2025 – Bruntál ResultsThe Czech Nordic Walking Championships took place on May 17, 2025, in the scenic town of Bruntál, marking the opening of the Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking series. Athletes from across Europe competed in 5 km and 10 km races, showcasing exceptional endurance and technique.🥇 5 km – Men1. Tomasz Marczak klub sportowy Victoria Potęgowo – 00:32:432. Petr Cimprich – 00:32:563. Marcel Uharček STG Rožňava – 00:33:54🥇 5 km – Women1. Anna Kweczka-Janeczek Nordic Team Częstochowa – 00:36:492. Gabriela Knapczyk-Kania – 00:37:453. Eva Hlaváčová NW Bruntál – 00:38:48🥇 10 km – Men1. Daniel Romanowski Katowicki Nordic Walking Club – 01:04:442. Tomasz Marczak K.S. Victoria Potęgowo – 01:07:123. Hrvoje Gudlin Spalatum – 01:08:53🥇 10 km – Women1. Agnieszka Sittek – 01:12:382. Iwona Kabała KABAŁA TEAM – 01:12:503. Joanna Kołodziej – 01:13:17 🍀 Green Card Awards Best Technique 🥢Marcel Uharček STG RožňavaMichaela Mikolajková Rodina v pohybu OpavaThe event was a resounding success, bringing together Nordic Walking enthusiasts in a celebration of sport and community. For those interested in participating in future events, registration for the Czech Nordic Walking League is now open.👉 Register here: www.CzechRepublic.NordicWalkingWorldLeague.com📊 Full results www.czechrepublic.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/ranking,2025/results📈 Current rankings: www.czechrepublic.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/ranking,2025Special thanks to our partners:ONWF | NW Bruntál | @Českomoravská federace Nordic Walking | Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking | @Tyčinky Havlík | @Vojenská zdravotní pojišťovna ČR | Skupina ČEZ |

17 May 2025

🎉🏆 AWARDS CEREMONY – Czech Nordic Walking Championship 🇨🇿 part 2The time has come to celebrate our CECH CHAMPIONS! 💚🥇📣 We’re now starting the official prize-giving ceremony in Bruntál!✨ Discover who earned the prestigious title of Czech Champion OPEN and in each age category on the 5 km and 10 km courses!🥢 Who stood out with perfect Nordic Walking technique and received the Green Card for excellence? Let's find out!🎥 Join the livestream and be part of this emotional and unforgettable moment:💬 Congratulate your champions in the comments below!#CzechChampionship #NordicWalking #ONWF #GreenCard #Bruntál2025 #Champions

17 May 2025

🎉🏆 AWARDS CEREMONY – Czech Nordic Walking Championship 🇨🇿The time has come to celebrate our CECH CHAMPIONS! 💚🥇📣 We’re now starting the official prize-giving ceremony in Bruntál!✨ Discover who earned the prestigious title of Czech Champion OPEN and in each age category on the 5 km and 10 km courses!🥢 Who stood out with perfect Nordic Walking technique and received the Green Card for excellence? Let's find out!🎥 Join the livestream and be part of this emotional and unforgettable moment:💬 Congratulate your champions in the comments below!#CzechChampionship #NordicWalking #ONWF #GreenCard #Bruntál2025 #Champions