News

12 May 2025

🥢🇫🇮 🇸🇰 Become the face of Nordic Walking in your area with the prestigious ONWF instructor course in the heart of Slovakia! 🔥Imagine starting with a simple walk with poles… and just months later:✅ you're leading your own group,✅ coaching athletes for slovak and world league competitions,✅ launching your own Nordic Walking Fitness Club,✅ and inspiring others to live a healthy, active lifestyle.Sounds like a dream?With us, it becomes your reality.🎓 Join the International Nordic Walking Instructor Course by ONWF in Slovakia, organized by the Športová Federácia Nordic Walking, and open the door to a new professional path!Why join?✅ You’ll receive an internationally recognized ONWF certificate✅ Learn the unique “4 Steps to Learn Nordic Walking” method✅ Get listed on the global instructor platform: www.InstructorNordicWalking.com✅ Discover an innovative concept of the Outdoor Nordic Walking Fitness Club – a model that’s revolutionizing the world of outdoor fitness, giving you the tools to build your own club, brand, and community👉 Watch how this concept works in practice: www.facebook.com/onwff/videos/639553958551970/✅ Access ready-to-use plans, professional materials, and exclusive discounts✅ Become a true educator, leader, and promoter of health in your area📅 2025 Course Dates:🗓 June 10 | 🗓 September 23 | 🗓 November 18🚀 This is more than just a course – it’s your chance to become a changemaker with Nordic Walking poles in hand and passion in your heart.📩 Sign up now and start your new professional journey!#NordicWalkingInstructor #Slovakia #OutdoorFitnessRevolution #ONWF #BeALeader #NordicWalkingFitnessClub

10 May 2025

📣 Results from the Slovak Nordic Walking Championship – Železné 2025!🥢🇸🇰A huge thank you to all participants for an incredible day of competition. Here are the top finishers in the 5 km and 10 km races! 💪👇🔹 5 km – Men🥇Robert Kowalak – Walka Kostrzyn – 00:32:59🥈Ladislav Sventek – ŠKP Čadca – 00:33:59🥉Miroslav Petruška – Trnava – 00:34:03🔹 5 km – Women🥇Anna Kweczka-Janeczek – Nordic Team Częstochowa – 00:36:05🥈Alena Simanová – NORDIC WALKING SPORT SK – 00:39:43🥉Zuzana Budinská – Tatranky – 00:39:44🔹10 km – Women🥇 Zuzana Novotna – Nordic Walking Running Klub Miloslavov – 01:15:16🥈 Mária Semanová – Nordic Walking Mladosť – 01:17:52🥉 Mária Fučová – Nordic Walking Mladosť – 01:18:40🔹 10 km – Men🥇Zbigniew Jaworski – MARAS team – 01:05:36🥈Marcel Uharček– STG Rožňava – 01:09:51🥉Jaroslav Ziegl – NW Bruntál – 01:12:03🍀 Green Cards for excellent technique and sportsmanship:✅ Ján Brádňanský – NORDIC WALKING SPORT SK✅ Agnieszka Dybeł – Nordic Team Częstochowa✅ Zbigniew Jaworski, ✅ Zuzana Balová🎉 Just one week to go until the Czech Nordic Walking Championships – Bruntál, Czech Republic 2025 🇨🇿Don’t miss it – get all the details:👉www.NordicWalkingWorldLeague.com📊 Full results: www.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/ranking,2025/results📈 Current rankings: www.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/ranking,2025/#NordicWalking #WorldLeague #SlovakiaChampionship #NWŽelezné #ONWF #CzechChampionship #Results2025ONWF| Športová Federácia Nordic Walking| Slovenský pohár Nordic Walking | Gabel Trnafskí Walkeri | NORDIC ACTIVITY RATNOVCE | Nordic Walker Online | Kaviareň Dúšok | Zepter International Slovensko | Železnô | TIPOS |

10 May 2025

🎖️ AWARD CEREMONY – LIVE NOW! 🇸🇰Join us for the official medal ceremony of the Slovak Nordic Walking Championship 2025 – live from Železné! 🏅Let’s celebrate the champions of Slovakia and all the incredible athletes from across Europe who gave their best on the course today! 💪👏📺 Watch the ceremony live! Don’t miss the smiles, the emotions, and the glory of the podium! 📸#NordicWalking #ONWF #Slovakia2025 #AwardCeremony #Champions #Železné #LiveNow

10 May 2025

🎥 WE ARE LIVE – Tune in now! 🇸🇰📍 Železné, Slovakia – Slovak Nordic Walking Championship 2025The competition has officially begun! 💥Top Nordic Walking athletes from Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland are on the course right now, fighting for national titles and World League points! 🏆🥢🌍 This is one of the key events of the World Nordic Walking League — and you can watch it from anywhere in the world!🎬 Watch the live stream now!📣 Cheer for your favorites, share the energy, and don’t miss a moment of this spectacular international showdown!#NordicWalking #ONWF #Slovakia2025 #Železné #LiveStream #WalkLikeAChampion #WorldLeague

9 May 2025

🌋 Walk the Volcano – Earn the Stone! 🌋🔥 Czech Nordic Walking Championships – Bruntál, Czech Republic 2025 🔥🏔️ May 17th – a date when history, sport, and fire meet in the heart of Europe!These aren’t just trophies — they’re pieces of a volcano!🏆 Each award includes a real volcanic stone from the Bruntál region, a land shaped by ancient eruptions and now alive with Nordic Walking passion!But there's more:The elegant wooden trophy features a dedicated spot for your medal, turning your achievement into a stunning, unified symbol of victory.🌍 This is not just a race. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.Be part of a story that fuses natural heritage with sporting excellence.🎯 Will your winner medal find its place on this volcanic stone pedestal?Don't wait – this will be one of the most unforgettable events of the ONWF season!🔗 Sign up now 👉 www.bit.ly/CzechChampionship25📍 Bruntál, Czech Republic – Where your steps echo through lava-shaped hills.ONWF | NW Bruntál | Českomoravská federace Nordic Walking | Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking | Tyčinky Havlík | Vojenská zdravotní pojišťovna ČR | Skupina ČEZ |

7 May 2025

🥢 Turn your poles into a tool for a healthier spine! 🔥This is not just another walk. This is the beginning of a new era of Nordic Walking, and YOU are part of the story we’re building together at ONWF – where walking becomes a full-body fitness experience. 💪🌍🎬 NEW VIDEO: "Back pain? Add these 5 exercises to your Nordic Walking training!"👉 www.onwf.org/guide/5-Healthy-Spine-Exercises-to-add-while-Nordic-WalkingImagine stepping out for a Nordic Walking… and coming back with:✅ a lighter, pain-free back✅ a stronger core✅ toned glutes✅ and a smile, because it works 🙌🧠 At ONWF, we believe Nordic Walking is so much more than just walking.It’s a lifestyle.It’s outdoor fitness.It’s a path to strength, health, and real transformation — no gym required!In this video, you’ll learn how to combine walking with 5 simple exercises you can easily add to your pole training:📌 2:08 – Chest opener with poles📌 3:56 – Chest stretch with tree support📌 8:13 – Core and side activation📌 10:12 – Knee drives front and back📌 12:11 – Glute kicks for strong hips🎯 Perfect for beginners and instructors looking to build their own Nordic Walking fitness clubs!💬 Subtitles available in any language – just click “CC” → “Settings” → “Subtitles” → choose your language or “Auto-translate” 🌍📢 Share this video with your friends – let’s walk stronger, together!🙏 Special thanks to our amazing partners from Poland 🇵🇱 for creating this super practical guide!💡 Want to go even further? Become a certified Nordic Walking Instructor with ONWF!Explore upcoming courses here: www.onwf.org/en/course📍 No course near you? No problem — we’ll organize one especially for you!#ONWF #NordicWalkingFitness #HealthySpine #NextLevelWalking #TrainWithPoles #BackPainRelief #GlobalNWRevolution #NordicWalkingIsFitness #WalkAndTrain #ThankYouPoland #InstructorPath

6 May 2025

🥇🏔 OPEN Slovak Nordic Walking Championship - Železné, Slovakia 2025 | May 10, 2025📍 Experience world-class walking, breathtaking nature, and the pride of standing on the podium!⏳ Last call! Registration closes tomorrow! www.bit.ly/Slovakia25 This is your chance to be part of one of the most anticipated Nordic Walking events in Central Europe. And just look at these trophies!🤩Crafted from natural wood, each award is a symbol of excellence — waiting for the fastest, the most technical, and the most determined walkers across all categories:🏆 5 km & 10 km Absolute Rankings🏆 Best Technique🏆 Age Categories & Overall Champions📈Plus: 2,500 points to earn in the World Nordic Walking League ranking — every step counts on the road to international glory!💬 Will your name be engraved in Slovak Nordic Walking history?🔗 Secure your spot today: www.bit.ly/Slovakia25Let’s walk together in Železno! 🇸🇰🥢ONWF | Športová Federácia Nordic Walking | Slovenský pohár Nordic Walking | Gabel | Trnafskí Walkeri | NORDIC ACTIVITY RATNOVCE | Nordic Walker Online | Kaviareň Dúšok | Zepter International Slovensko | Železnô | TIPOS |

5 May 2025

🇪🇺🥢 We welcome Slovenia and Lithuania to the European Championships🥢🇪🇺We’re thrilled to officially welcome Slovenia 🇸🇮 and Lithuania 🇱🇹 to the 2025 European Nordic Walking Championships in Tirano, Italy! 🇮🇹Your flags now join a growing constellation of nations walking together in the heart of Europe — united by passion, movement, and the love of Nordic Walking. 🥢🌍 Did you know?In the World Nordic Walking League, we now have competitors from nearly 20 countries across Europe and beyond!Here’s the incredible international team so far:🇦🇹 🇧🇾 🇧🇪 🇨🇿 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇰🇿 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇸🇮 🇺🇦 🇨🇭 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇲🇽 🇨🇱 🌟 And the family keeps growing!Let’s make Tirano 2025 the most international and unforgettable Nordic Walking event ever!🗓️ 14 June 2025– Be part of it!📲 Register now: www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.comONWF | Nordic Walking Valtellina | Walking Valtellina | Marko Kantaneva | Gabel | Visita Tirano | OPEN ONWF Nordic Walking European Championships Tirano, Italy 2025 |

4 May 2025

👨‍⚖️ MEET THE JUDGES OF THE SLOVAK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! 🥢🇸🇰📍 Železno, 10.5.2025🏆 Nordic Walking is not a race – it’s a march based on technique, respect, and fairness!🔗 Sign up: www.bit.ly/Slovakia25During the OPEN Slovak Nordic Walking Championship - Železné, Slovakia 2025, our amazing team of judges will be present along the course to **observe, advise, guide, and encourage** all participants. Their presence is not just about enforcing rules – it's about promoting education, proper technique, safety, and the spirit of fair play.🥢Correct walking technique is the heart of Nordic Walking. Judges will be there to support every participant in improving and maintaining correct form, making this not only a competition – but a learning and healthy experience.👨‍⚖️ HEAD JUDGE: Jaroslav Veigluuman👩‍⚖️ Our judging team:Kristina Pavolková Marian VargaNaďa KabatovaŠtefan LieskovskýMiroslava Novotná JuhásováLukas NovotnyMichaela Veigl SvitokovaRudolf PaloKatarína VargováAndy Hlavac🌿 Their role on the trail:✅ Ensure fair competition✅ Promote and correct proper Nordic Walking technique✅ Educate and support all walkers✅ Encourage a safe and inclusive environment✅ Embody the values of integrity, fairness, and growth 🎫 Only 10 discounted spots left!Secure your place now before the final price increase!🔗 Register here: www.bit.ly/Slovakia25See you on Slovakia! 🥢🇸🇰ONWF | Športová Federácia Nordic Walking | Slovenský pohár Nordic Walking | Gabel Trnafskí Walkeri | NORDIC ACTIVITY RATNOVCE | Nordic Walker Online | Kaviareň Dúšok | Zepter International Slovensko | Železnô| TIPOS |

1 May 2025

🌍 Get Ready for an Amazing May with the World Nordic Walking League!🏆💥 Two incredible national championships are just around the corner — don’t miss your chance to walk, compete, and connect!🥇 🏔 Slovakia Championship – Železno🗓 May 10, 2025 📍 Stunning nature, great atmosphere, and a medal that says it all! 🔗 Sign up: www.bit.ly/Slovakia25🥇 🏰 Czech Championship – Bruntál🗓 May 17, 2025 🎖 Beautifully crafted medals, world-class organization, and the charm of Bruntál! 🔗 Sign up: www.bit.ly/CzechChampionship25💬 Why join the League?✔ Boost your health and fitness ✔ Be part of a welcoming, international community ✔ Discover new places through sport ✔ Collect beautiful medals and points for the global ranking!🎯AND DON’T FORGET...🚨 The most important event of the season is coming in June: 🇪🇺 European Championships – June 14, 2025 | Tirano, Italy 👉 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.comNW Bruntál | Českomoravská federace Nordic Walking | Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking | Tyčinky Havlík | Vojenská zdravotní pojišťovna ČR | Skupina ČEZ | Športová Federácia Nordic Walking | Slovenský pohár Nordic Walking | Gabel | Trnafskí Walkeri | NORDIC ACTIVITY RATNOVCE | Nordic Walker Online | Kaviareň Dúšok| ZepterInternational Slovensko | Železnô | TIPOS |

27 Apr 2025

🔥 UNVEILING THE OFFICIAL JERSEY of the European Nordic Walking Championships 2025! 🔥Are you ready to shine like a star in Tirano, Italy? 🇮🇹✨Because THIS is the shirt that champions will wear on June 14, 2025!Sleek, powerful, full of European spirit – this jersey is more than just a design. It's a symbol of strength, unity, and passion for Nordic Walking! 🌍💪👉 Imagine yourself crossing the finish line, wearing these vibrant colors, representing the best of Europe – and the world!👉 Feel the energy of the Alps, the heartbeat of Italy, and the electric atmosphere of the greatest Nordic Walking event of the year!Don't just watch history. BE PART OF IT.⚡ REGISTER NOW and claim your spot among the legends! ⚡🔗 Sign up here: www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com

25 Apr 2025

🚨🌍 🥢 Congratulations to the new ONWF Master Nordic Walking Trainers from Spain and Uruguay! 🇪🇸 🇺🇾We’re incredibly proud to announce that Yuliia Shurhina from Spain and Carlos Ferreyra from Uruguay have passed their ONWF Master Trainer exams with distinction! 🔥 Their passion, professionalism, and dedication are an inspiration to the entire global Nordic Walking 🥢 community! 💪🌎Since Marko Kantaneva introduced the Nordic Walking concept in 1997, this form of activity has grown tremendously. Today, we are stepping into the era of Nordic Walking 2.0 – where you not only learn the technique with a simple 4-step method, but also gain the skills to run clubs, assess posture, and build thriving Nordic Walking Fitness communities 💼🧠👣📢 New international Instructor Nordic Walking course dates will be announced soon at:👉 www.onwf.org/courseLooking for certified instructors, coaches, and judges worldwide?🔎 Check out: www.InstructorNordicWalking.comAnd if your country isn’t yet on the ONWF map – let’s change that! The next Master Trainer course is happening this July – learn more at:🎓 www.MasterTrainerNordicwalking.com🚶‍♀️ Nordic Walking 🥢 isn’t just a walk – it’s a movement that’s changing the world!Join the revolution. Join ONWF!#NordicWalking #ONWF #FitnessRevolution #TrainTheWorld #NordicWalkingFitness #MoveWithPurpose #HealthWithPoles