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21 Jan 2026

🔥 NEARLY 400 COMPETITORS FROM 11 COUNTRIES ARE READY FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BEŁCHATÓW! 🔥We are bursting with pride and excitement! 🤩 Our international Nordic Walking family is uniting to create an unforgettable sporting spectacle in Poland!With open arms, we welcome participants arriving in Bełchatów from: 🇪🇸 Spain 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇺🇸 USA 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇸 SerbiaIt’s going to be a truly international celebration! 🌍🌟 THE CHAMPIONS ARE BACK IN THE ARENA! WILL THEY DEFEND THEIR TITLES? 🌟The level of competition is going to be OFF THE CHARTS! We are thrilled to announce that last year’s CHAMPIONS are back on the starting lists to fight for their crowns:👑 Pedro Romero Delgado – dominator on 20 km & 5 km! 👑 Tom Wermuth – 10 km champion! 👑 Veronica Jerez Mira – 10 km champion! 👑 Iryna Oliinyk – 5 km champion!Will they manage to repeat their success in Bełchatów this year? 🤔 Or will new European stars rise to the occasion? One thing is certain – the battle will be fierce down to the very last meter, and the poles will be red hot! 🔥You can’t miss this! Feel the amazing atmosphere, stand shoulder to shoulder with Europe's best, and experience an epic adventure!📍 21-23 August, Bełchatów, Poland 👉 JOIN US! REGISTRATION IS OPEN: www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.comSee you at the start line! 👋#EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships #Bełchatów2025 #NordicWalkingFamily #ONWF #EuropeanChampionships #RoadToBełchatów #Champions #TheChampionsAreBack

19 Jan 2026

🔥 THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! THE NORDIC WALKING LEAGUE 2026 LAUNCHES TODAY! 🔥Good morning! ☕ Are you ready for the challenge?We are just 2 hours away from opening registration for the 2026 season! Sharp at 10:00, we will share the link for you to join the starting lists and secure your spot!Here are the events opening for registration in just a moment:🇨🇿 11 April – Stráž pod Ralskem (National Cup)🇨🇿 3 May – Olomouc Mrsklesy (National Cup)🇨🇿 16 May – Bruntál (World Cup) 🏆🇨🇿 20 June – Červenohorské sedlo (National Cup)🇨🇿 25 July – Kutná Hora –Czech Championship 🥇🇧🇪 5 Sept – Incourt (National Championship)🇸🇰 19 Sept – Štrbské Pleso (World Cup) 🏆🇨🇿 3 Oct – Hamr na Jezeře (National Cup)🇬🇧 11 Oct – Edinburgh (National Championship)🌍 IMPORTANT: The adventure doesn't stop here! This is just the first part of the calendar – the remaining league stages and new locations will be published by the end of January. Stay tuned, because this year will be full of surprises!💡 Reminder: It pays to be fast – the sooner you register, the lower the entry fee. 💸See you at 10:00! Let's do this! 💪#ONWF #NordicWalking #WorldCup2026 #Season2026 #Registration #RaceCalendar #Fitness #Bruntal #StrbskePleso #Motivation

17 Jan 2026

🔥 HEADS UP! REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 WORLD LEAGUE SEASON OPENS THIS MONDAY AT 10:00! 🔥Have you been waiting for this moment? Because we certainly have! This coming Monday at 10:00, we are officially opening the registration lists for the 2026 Nordic Walking World League season! 🤩Get your poles ready and start your training. Here is the official roadmap for the upcoming season – check out where we will be walking this year:🇨🇿 11 April – Stráž pod Ralskem (National Cup) 🇨🇿 3 May – Olomouc Mrsklesy (National Cup) 🇨🇿 16 May – Bruntál (World Cup) 🏆 🇨🇿 20 June – Červenohorské sedlo (National Cup) 🇨🇿 25 July – Kutná Hora – Czech Championship 🥇 🇧🇪 5 Sept – Incourt (Belgium Championship)🥇🇸🇰 19 Sept – Štrbské Pleso (World Cup) 🏆 🇨🇿 3 Oct – Hamr na Jezeře (National Cup) 🥇🇬🇧 18 Oct – Edinburgh (United Kingdom Championship)📢 Stay tuned: The remaining league stages will be published by the end of January!🔗 The registration link goes live on Monday morning! Stay tuned!💡 Remember: The sooner you register, the lower the entry fee! Don't miss out on the best rates. 💸 www.NordicWalkingWorldLeague.com💬 Tell us in the comments – which race is your main goal for 2026? 👇 Tag the person you want to see on the starting line with you!#ONWF #NordicWalking #WorldCup2026 #Bruntal #StrbskePleso #WalkThisWay #Fitness #Season2026 #RaceReady

13 Jan 2026

💥 ALMOST 300 ATHLETES FROM 7 COUNTRIES IN 24 HOURS! 💥 🏆 OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships, Bełchatów, Poland 2026 🏆We are speechless! 🤯 The registration has barely started, and the start list is already filling up at record speed!⚠️ HURRY UP! Only 21 slots left at the lowest price! 📉 They are disappearing fast - secure your spot now! ⏳This amazing result demonstrates your huge trust and high anticipation for the most important Nordic Walking event in Europe in 2026. 🇵🇱For us, this trust is not only a reason to be proud but also a great responsibility. Together with our partners – Nordic Walking Poland and KS Nordic Walking Bełchatów – we promise you one thing: we will not let you down! 🙌 We are working at full speed to deliver a world-class event that will exceed your expectations.🤫 Pssst... This is just the beginning! We will reveal more amazing surprises coming up for this championship weekend very soon. Stay tuned!🔗 REGISTER NOW: www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.comThank you for being with us! ❤️| Miasto Bełchatów | Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Gmina Bełchatów | Powiat Bełchatowski | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie | #ONWF #EuropeanChampionships #Bełchatów2026 #NordicWalking #ThankYou #RoadToBełchatów #RecordBreaking #Trust #Responsibility

11 Jan 2026

🌏 NORDIC WALKING HAS OFFICIALLY LANDED IN THE PHILIPPINES! 🇵🇭We are absolutely thrilled to share this news with the world! Please give a warm welcome to our newest ONWF Instructor - Michael Vincent D. Beltran! 👋He has officially joined the ONWF family, and we must say - he did it in style! He passed his exam at high level, demonstrating impeccable technique and deep knowledge of the sport. We are incredibly impressed by his skills and dedication. His journey started in 2022 as a path to recovery and better health. As he says: "Since that day, my physical and mental well-being has continuously improved." Today, he is ready to lead others toward a healthier lifestyle with a clear mission: to make Nordic Walking a mainstream fitness activity in the Philippines! 🌴💪📢 CALLING ALL WALKING ENTHUSIASTS IN THE PHILIPPINES! If you want to learn the correct technique under the guidance of a top-tier professional, look no further.Check out his profile and connect with him here: 👉 ONWF Profile: https://onwf.org/pl/uid/21395 👉 Fanpage: Nordic Walking Philippines, Vincent Dabao BeltranWelcome to the family! We look forward to growing together. 🤝💙#ONWF #NordicWalkingPhilippines #NewInstructor #WorldLeague #NordicWalkingFamily #Philippines #SportToZdrowie #FitnessJourney #Manila

9 Jan 2026

🚨 REGISTRATION FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS STARTS JANUARY 12! Get Ready for the Season 2026! 🚨The wait is almost over! We officially confirm that registration for the most important Nordic Walking event of the world 2026 season launches on January 12th! 🗓️This year, all eyes are on Poland! 🇵🇱🏆 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - BEŁCHATÓW 2026 (August 21-23)Bełchatów has been chosen as the host city by the ONWF Board in recognition of its vast international experience and outstanding hospitality. Together with Nordic Walking Poland and KS Nordic Walking Bełchatów, we are preparing a world-class event at the Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie.This wouldn't be possible without our exceptional partners who always welcome athletes with open arms: 🤝 The Marshal’s Office of the Łódź Voivodeship Łódzkie dla Ciebie 🤝 Bełchatów County Powiat Bełchatowski 🤝 The City of Bełchatów Miasto Bełchatów🤝 The Bełchatów Municipality Gmina Bełchatów🔥 HUGE NEWS: A NEW CHALLENGE AWAITS! History is being made! For the first time ever at the European Championships, you can compete for the title on the MARATHON DISTANCE! 🏃‍♂️💨 Yes, 42 km of pure endurance awaits the bravest walkers!💡 IMPORTANT UPDATE: First come, first served! 💸 Please note that the entry fee increases with the number of registered participants. So... all hands on deck! Grab your phones, warm up your computers, and sign up fast to secure the best price! 📱💻🤫 WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF THE EVENTS? Stay tuned! We know you are waiting for the full calendar. We will reveal the rest of the upcoming events and locations very soon. Watch this space!The defenders of titles will return, and new challengers will rise. Will you be one of them?⏰ SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 12 🔗 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com #Registration #Jan19 #EuropeanChampionships #Bełchatów2026 #MarathonNW #NordicWalking #WorldLeague #SaveTheDate #Lodzkie #Poland

8 Jan 2026

🌹 Happy Birthday to the amazing Vendy Marková! 🎂They say that better late than never, but for some people, we should celebrate all week long! 😉 On January 6th, our dear partner and friend, Vendy Marková, celebrated her birthday. 🥳Together with her husband Petr, they are the heart and soul of Nordic Walking in the Czech Republic. 🇨🇿 It was their passion that sparked the rivalry in Bruntál and built the amazing NW Bruntál.Vendy, you are a visionary! Thanks to the love for Nordic Walking that you and Petr started, this year we will experience something spectacular – the World Cup on an extinct volcano in Bruntál! 🌍🌋We wish you dreams that are brave and bold. Friends who always support you. Days filled with laughter, love, and the beauty of nature and that magical spark of creativity that you always carry with you! 💐May every step you take bring you closer to happiness. You deserve the world! ❤️Happy Birthday! Sto lat! Všechno nejlepší! 🥂#NordicWalking #VendaMarkova #HappyBirthday #CzechNordicWalking #WorldCup2026 #Visionary #Partnership

24 Dec 2025

🎄❤️ Merry Christmas and active Nordic Walking 2026 year to Our Global Nordic Walking Family ❤️🎄In this magical Christmas season, let us slow down for a moment.Let us pause to feel gratitude, warmth and the quiet strength of the community we create together 🤍.May the gentle glow of Christmas lights fill Your hearts with peace , warmth 🤍 and hope 💫 - a quiet strength that reminds us why every step forward truly matters, even when the path asks more from us.The past year was a journey.A journey shaped by challenges, inner growth and moments when we discovered new strength within ourselves 🌱.But it was also a year of meaningful encounters, shared kilometers, deep emotions and achievements that will stay with us long after the finish line 🏅.From the bottom of our hearts, thank You.Thank You for walking this path with us - at trainings, courses, competitions and in everyday Nordic Walking life 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️.You give this movement its meaning.You are the true soul of Nordic Walking 🌍.🌍 Across borders, cultures and languages, we walk together:🇲🇦 🇫🇮 🇵🇱 🇨🇿 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇦🇷 🇱🇹 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇺🇦 🇮🇪 🇧🇪 🇭🇷 🇦🇹 🇺🇾 🇭🇺 🇰🇿 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇱🇺 🇨🇭May the coming 2026 year bring You health, strength and inner balance ,May every step - on the trail, in the forest or in daily life - lead You closer to the best version of Yourself and inspire those around You.May You find courage to dream 💭, joy in cooperation and countless moments worth remembering.Together, we are creating something more than a sport.We are building a community that connects people, cultures and hearts 🤝❤️.🎄🎅 Merry Christmas filled with warmth and peaceand a New Year full of health, passion and unforgettable moments 🤗With gratitude and heartfelt wishes ❤️World Original Nordic Walking Federation (ONWF) 🌍

22 Dec 2025

🌍🥢 STRONGER TOGETHER – WORLD NORDIC WALKING LEAGUE TEAM RANKING 2025 🥢🌍This season proved one powerful truth. 💪Nordic Walking is not only about individual effort. It is about people coming together, supporting one another and building something bigger than themselves.The World Nordic Walking League 2025 has officially come to an end, and with it the team ranking that reflects months of cooperation, commitment and shared passion.🌍 Over 300 teams from around the world took part this season.Local groups, club teams, friendships turned into partnerships and very often international teams built across borders, languages and cultures. This is what makes our community so special.🏆 WORLD NORDIC WALKING LEAGUE - TEAM RANKING 2025 | TOP 3🥇 Klub Sportowy Victoria Potęgowo – 160,298 pts🥈 Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów – 153,586 pts🥉 NW CZŁAPSKI TEAM– 152,543 ptsCongratulations to K.S. Victoria Potęgowo, the winners of the 2025 World Nordic Walking League Team Ranking. Your consistency, teamwork and collective strength throughout the entire season set the standard for others to follow.But today, our applause goes far beyond the podium. 👏 Thank You to every single team that decided to walk this season together. Thank You for trusting one another, for building teams across cities and countries, and for showing that Nordic Walking is truly a global family. This ranking is not just about points.It is about connection, cooperation and the joy of achieving goals together.The world walked as one team in 2025. And that is the greatest victory of all. 🤍🥢Trnafskí Walkeri | Nordic Team Częstochowa | Triton Konin | Marsz Po Zdrowie Nordic Walking i Fitness | Nordic Walking Bytów | Nordic SPORT 2021 | Polipack Team GWE | Caminata Nórdica Uruguay ONWF | EkoPartner Recykling Sp. z oo | Nordic Walking Valtellina | Ekspedycja Nordic Team Szczecin | Nordic Walking Olomouc | NW Bruntál | Nordic walking Kutná Hora | Luki Team Polska | Fabryka Nordica Trzcianka | Zantyr Sztum | Rogoziński Klub Nordic Walking AleGazele Nordic Walking | Nordic Walking Kiekrz Poland |

19 Dec 2025

🌍🥢 WORLD NORDIC WALKING LEAGUE – OPEN 5 KM | FINAL RANKING 2025 🥢🌍The season is officially closed, and it’s time to present another key chapter of the World Nordic Walking League 2025.After 20 km and 10 km, we now reveal the FINAL OPEN 5 KM RANKING – the shortest distance, where precision, technique and intensity decide everything.🏆 OPEN 5 KM WOMEN – FINAL STANDINGS🥇 Andżelika Ludwiczak 🇵🇱 - Ekspedycja Nordic Team Szczecin – 23,533 pts🥈 Renata Jędrasiak 🇵🇱 – EkoPartner Recykling -23,070 pts🥉 Małgorzata Franczak 🇵🇱 - K.S. Victoria Potęgowo– 22,712 pts 🏆 OPEN 5 KM MEN – FINAL STANDINGS🥇 Daniel Wojtasiński 🇵🇱 - Nordic Team Częstochowa– 24,363 pts🥈 Zygmunt Duszeńko 🇵🇱 - Marsz Po Zdrowie– 22,526 pts🥉 Krzysztof Człapski 🇵🇱 – NW CZŁAPSKI TEAM - 21,558 pts (2× Green Card 🟢🟢)The OPEN 5 km distance proves that even on the shortest route, consistency across the entire season is what truly counts. Every point earned here reflects sharp focus, clean technique and the courage to push from the very first step. 🥢💪👏 Congratulations to all athletes and teams who competed in the OPEN 5 km category and helped shape another strong, competitive and inspiring season of the World Nordic Walking League.Another distance completed.Another final ranking written into the history of the 2025 season. 🌍✨

17 Dec 2025

🌍🥢 WORLD NORDIC WALKING LEAGUE – OPEN 10 KM | FINAL RANKING 2025 🥢🌍The 2025 season has officially come to an end.We already know the FINAL OPEN 20 KM ranking – now it’s time to present another key distance of the season.Here is the FINAL OPEN 10 KM RANKING of the World Nordic Walking League 2025 – the athletes who finished the season at the very top. 🏆👟 OPEN 10 KM MEN – FINAL STANDINGS🥇 Jacek Witucki 🇵🇱 – KS Victoria Potęgowo - 23,939 pts🥈 Miroslav Petruška 🇸🇰 – 22,395 pts🥉 Jozef Gurecka 🇸🇰 – 22,242 pts👟 OPEN 10 KM WOMEN – FINAL STANDINGS🥇 Agnieszka Krawętek 🇵🇱 - Nordic Walking Belgium – 25,906 pts🥈 Анна Кухар 🇺🇦 – KARPATIYA NORDIC WALKING TEAM- 22,498 pts🥉 Katarzyna Szpilman 🇵🇱 - WłóczyKije Gdynia – 20,926 ptsOPEN 10 km is a distance where precision, endurance and season-long consistency truly matter. These results reflect months of disciplined work and commitment at the highest level. 🥢👏 Congratulations to all athletes who contributed to the quality and prestige of the OPEN category throughout the 2025 season.

16 Dec 2025

🌍🥢 WE KNOW THE DATE AND PLACE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT NORDIC WALKING EVENT IN EUROPE 2026! 🥢🌍🇪🇺 EUROPEAN NORDIC WALKING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 🇪🇺Some announcements are more than just news.They are a turning point. A moment that sets the direction for the entire season… and beyond.Today, we officially share one of the most important decisions in European Nordic Walking.📍 Bełchatów, Poland🗓 21–23 August 2026Bełchatów has been chosen as the host city of the most important Nordic Walking event in Europe.This prestigious title was awarded by the ONWF Board in recognition of the vast international experience of the Polish organizers, as well as the outstanding cooperation and exceptional hospitality provided over the years — first and foremost in partnership with the Marshal’s Office of the Łódź Voivodeship - Łódzkie dla Ciebie, the Bełchatów County - Powiat Bełchatowski, the City of Bełchatów - Miasto Bełchatów and the Bełchatów Municipality - Gmina Bełchatów - all of whom have consistently welcomed athletes from around the world with openness, commitment and genuine care. 🌍🤍The Championships will be delivered in Bełchatów by Nordic Walking Poland together with the Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów, under the leadership of Krzysztof Marczak, and will take place at the well-known and proven venue of the Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie - a location trusted by athletes and organizers alike from previous international events. 🤩🏆 The defenders of the current European Champion titles will return to protect their crowns, while new challengers step onto the course ready to write their own story.Many surprises await both athletes and spectators – special moments, unique experiences and emotions that go far beyond the finish line. Bring Your family, friends and loved ones and experience this celebration together.🌍 Nordic Walking truly connects the world - and Bełchatów will once again become a meeting point for the global community:🇲🇦 🇫🇮 🇵🇱 🇨🇿 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇦🇷 🇱🇹 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇺🇦 🇮🇪 🇧🇪 🇭🇷 🇦🇹 🇺🇾 🇭🇺 🇰🇿 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇱🇺 🇨🇭Bełchatów has always impressed with its hospitality, warmth and creativity – and there is no doubt it will surprise us once again. 🤍📅 Registration opens at the beginning of January.💬 Tell us in the comments:Which flag will You bring to Bełchatów in 2026?Europe meets.Nordic Walking moves forward.And history continues – together. 🤍🥢