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12 May 2026

🏆🥢 EUROPEAN NORDIC WALKING CHAMPIONS 2026 – THE KINGS & QUEENS OF EUROPE! 🔥🌍Do You remember the incredible emotions from Tirano, Italy 2025? 🇮🇹The battles until the very last meters, the tears of joy, the unforgettable finishes and the athletes who wrote their names into Nordic Walking history? 💥These are the CURRENT European Nordic Walking Champions 👑👇🥇 5 KM🇺🇦 Iryna Oliinyk🇪🇸 Pedro Romero Delgado🥇 10 KM🇪🇸 Veronica Jerez Mira🇫🇷 Tom Wertmuth🥇 20 KM🇵🇱 Elżbieta Wojciechowska🇪🇸 Pedro Romero Delgado🥇 5 KM FD/MD🇵🇱 Aleksandra Witczuk🇵🇱 Zygmut DuszeńkoAnd now… the BIG QUESTION! 👀🔥Will they defend their European titles this August in Bełchatów, Poland? 🇵🇱🥢Or are NEW CHAMPIONS ready to rise and shock Europe? ⚡🏆One thing is certain…YOU cannot miss Bełchatów 2026! 💥📅 21–23 August 2026📍 Bełchatów, Poland 🇵🇱👉 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.comWe are preparing something truly unforgettable for YOU - not just another competition, but a real celebration of Nordic Walking bringing together passionate walkers, champions, families, instructors, judges and fans from all over Europe! 🌍❤️🔥 Incredible atmosphere🔥 International emotions🔥 The best athletes in Europe🔥 Inspiring people and unforgettable memories🔥 A Nordic Walking festival created especially for YOU!Whether You fight for medals, dream about Your first international start, want to improve Your technique, meet amazing people or simply feel the energy of this beautiful sport… Bełchatów will be the place where Nordic Walking history is made together. 🥢⚡And don’t forget… 👀🔥In Bełchatów an absolutely spectacular challenge is waiting for You - the Relay Competition on the MARATHON DISTANCE for the very first time in Nordic Walking history! 🏃‍♂️🥢🏃‍♀️Team emotions, strategy, passion and unforgettable moments from start to finish… this is going to be something truly special! 💥🏆The countdown has already begun… ⏳🔥Who do YOU think will become the new European Champions? 👑And which current champions have the biggest chance to defend their crown? 🥢🔥👇 TAG Your favorites and share Your predictions in the comments!📅 21–23 August 2026📍 Bełchatów, Poland 🇵🇱👉 www.EuropeanNordicWalkingChampionships.com🔗 REGISTRATION LINKS:👉 http://onw.la/relays👉 http://onw.la/marathon| Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Nordic Walking Poland | Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich | Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | Powiat Bełchatowski | Miasto Bełchatów | Gmina Bełchatów |

11 May 2026

👨‍⚖️🌍 WORLD CUP BRUNTÁL 16 MAY 2026 – MEET THE JUDGES TEAM! 🏆🥢We are proud to introduce the international judging panel for Nordic Walking World Cup Bruntál, Czech Republic 2026 🇨🇿🔥At the head of the team stands true expertise – people who help shape modern Nordic Walking rules and work at the biggest events across Europe and the world 🌍⚖️ WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?✅ Maximum fairness – professional and objective technique evaluation✅ Respect for every athlete – judges are here to ensure clean and safe competition✅ World-class standards – under the leadership of Chief Judge Dariusz Janecki👨‍⚖️ JUDGES TEAM:🇵🇱 Dariusz Janecki – Chief Judge🇵🇱 Agnieszka Janecka🇵🇱 Katarzyna Przytuła🇨🇿 Anna Haderková🇺🇦 Snizhana Bezega🇵🇱 Dariusz Kosicki🇵🇱 Krzysztof Marczak🇪🇸 Yuliia Shurhina🇨🇿 Jiří Žaloudík🇵🇱 Renata Markiewicz🇺🇦 Zoriana Zinovieva🇵🇱 Urszula Szymczak🏁 Race Director: Petr Marek 🇨🇿This is more than just a judging panel.This is an international team united by passion, experience and love for Nordic Walking 💚🥢⏳ REGISTRATION ONLY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 13.05! 🚨🔥YOU CAN’T MISS THIS EVENT! 🌍🏆📅 May 16, 2026📍 Bruntál, Czech Republic👉 www.onw.la/bruntalwc26See You in Bruntál! ⛰️🏆🥢🤝 PARTNERS & ORGANIZATIONS:Město Bruntál | Moravskoslezský kraj | ČUS | Northman | Kofola | Mlsni | Bombus | Fizan | Poppy | Tyčinky Havlík | Moravskoslezská nemocnice Krnov | Remi | LilJane | OPTIK DO DOMU |🥢 ORGANIZERS:Vendy & Petr Markovi together with the NW Bruntál team 💚

9 May 2026

🥢🇫🇮 🇸🇰 INTERNATIONAL NORDIC WALKING INSTRUCTOR COURSE IN SLOVAKIA – NEXT COURSE STARTS JUNE 9! 🔥🌍📩 Registration & more information:www.onwf.org/sk/course?city=null&country=205Do You dream of turning Your passion for movement, health, and Nordic Walking into a real profession, international opportunities, and Your own thriving community? 🚀Join the prestigious ONWF International Nordic Walking Instructor Course in Slovakia, organized by Športová Federácia Nordic Walking, and become part of the global movement that is transforming outdoor fitness around the world! 🌍🥢📅 2026 COURSE DATES IN SLOVAKIA:🗓 June 9🗓 September 22🗓 November 17This course is designed both for complete beginners and for current instructors from other organizations who want to learn the latest methodologies, modern training concepts, and practical tools used by the fastest-growing Nordic Walking structures in Europe.🔥 What do ONWF graduates gain?✅ The most internationally recognized Nordic Walking instructor certification in the world✅ Access to the proven “4 Steps to Learn Nordic Walking” methodology✅ Knowledge of the revolutionary Nordic Walking Fitness Club concept – combining outdoor fitness, health, strength, interval training, and community building✅ The opportunity to create Your own classes, camps, workshops, and fitness business✅ International career opportunities within ONWF structures in 31 countries✅ Entry into the world’s largest instructor database:👉 www.InstructorNordicWalking.com✅ Ready-to-use lesson plans, educational materials, and marketing support✅ Access to the international ONWF community of instructors, trainers, judges, organizers, and leaders✅ The chance to prepare athletes for national championships, World Cup competitions, and the World Nordic Walking League 🌍🏆✅ Professional instructor ID card with QR verification system✅ A powerful network of passionate people changing the world through movement and health🌍 This is much more than just a course.This is Your chance to:🔥 become a leader in Your region,🔥 inspire others to live healthier lives,🔥 create Your own Nordic Walking Fitness Club,🔥 build a meaningful career connected with sport, health, tourism, rehabilitation, and outdoor fitness.🎥 See how the ONWF concept works in practice:www.facebook.com/onwff/videos/639553958551970🥢 Walk Stronger, Live Longer – Nordic Walking: Shaping the Future of Movement.📩 Join us now:www.onwf.org/sk/course?city=null&country=205#NordicWalking #NordicWalkingInstructor #Slovakia #ONWF #OutdoorFitnessRevolution #BeALeader #NordicWalkingFitnessClub #WorldNordicWalkingLeague

9 May 2026

🎉🥢 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KRZYSZTOF MARCZAK! 🥢🎉Today we celebrate a truly special person in the world of Nordic Walking – Krzysztof Marczak! 🔥💪Instructor, trainer, judge, speaker and commentator of the Polish Nordic Walking League, organizer of events at both national and international level, and above all - a man with an incredible passion for the development of Nordic Walking. 🌍🏆It is thanks to people like Krzysztof that our discipline continues to grow stronger, inspire new generations and attract hundreds of athletes and active lifestyle enthusiasts. 👣🥢Founder of the Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów and co-creator of many amazing projects, events and initiatives that have become an important part of the history of Polish Nordic Walking. 🔥Krzysztof – thank You for Your energy, commitment, professionalism and heart that You put into developing our community every single day! 🙌We wish You lots of health, endless motivation, dreams come true, sporting and organizational success, and many more years full of beautiful Nordic Walking emotions! 🎂🥢💚Happy Birthday and see You on Nordic Walking trails all around the world! 🌍🔥

8 May 2026

🌍🏆 WORLD CUP BRUNTÁL 16 MAY 2026 – ATTRACTIONS, PARTNERS & THE CELEBRATION STARTS ALREADY ON FRIDAY 15 MAY! 🔥🥢Next Friday, Bruntál’s historic Náměstí Míru square will transform into the beating heart of international Nordic Walking! 💥🌍Feel the atmosphere of a true world-class sporting event and experience emotions rarely seen in our region. Amazing guests, international teams, sport, culture and unforgettable energy await You! 🔥🥢📍 OPENING CEREMONY📅 Friday, May 15🕕 18:00📍 Náměstí Míru, Bruntál✨ WHAT AWAITS YOU?🚩 Official parade of national teams with flags from 9 European countries⚖️ Traditional oath of judges and athletes celebrating the spirit of fair play and ONWF values☕🍽️ Enjoy the cafés, restaurants and terraces around the beautiful town square🏛️🏰 Special Castle Museum Night – explore hidden places normally closed to the public and enjoy the magical evening atmosphere📅 Saturday, May 16 | from 8:00📍 ZŠ Cihelní sports ground💪 Warm-up with star guest Krzysztof Człapski🏆 Meet the world’s top Nordic Walking athletes face to face🥢 Test and purchase professional Fizan poles used by elite walkers🎵 Cultural performances including the energetic Aktivní seniorky group🥨🥤 Food & refreshment zone for visitors and athletes🔥 Come support the athletes and enjoy an unforgettable day full of sport, emotions and positive energy!🤝 PARTNERS & ORGANIZATIONS:Město Bruntál | Moravskoslezský kraj | ČUS | Northman | Kofola | Mlsni | Bombus | Fizan | Poppy | Tyčinky Havlík | Moravskoslezská nemocnice Krnov | Remi | LilJane | OPTIK DO DOMU |🥢 ORGANIZERS:Vendy & Petr Markovi together with the NW Bruntál team 💚⏳ Registration closes on May 13 – don’t wait!👉 www.onw.la/bruntalwc26See You in Bruntál! ⛰️🏆🥢

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6 May 2026

🌍🏆 WORLD CUP BRUNTÁL 16 MAY 2026 - OVER 60 TEAMS FROM 9 COUNTRIES ARE READY TO UNLEASH THEIR POWER AND COMPETE ON THE VOLCANIC HILL! 🔥🥢And registrations are still OPEN! 💥 What incredible energy. What incredible power.Bruntál is becoming one of the biggest international Nordic Walking meetings in Europe 🌍🥢🔥We warmly welcome all registered teams and clubs 👏💚🇨🇿 Czech Republic🇫🇷 France🇩🇪 Germany🇮🇹 Italy🇱🇹 Lithuania🇵🇱 Poland🇸🇰 Slovakia🇪🇸 Spain🇺🇦 Ukraine🔥 Registered teams include:Aktywna Gmina Jasło | ATLETICA AVIANO | Bishop's Family |CARLOS KALISZ | CHODZĘ BO LUBIĘ | COLLA COLORÀ NÒRDICA TEAM-ALACANT | Czekalak Family Team | Ekipa Na Kijach | HAMR team | Hvězdy z Hvězdy | Ilava a okolie | InoKije | K.S. Victoria Potęgowo | KABAŁA TEAM | Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team | Khmelnytskyi UNWF | KLUB Sportowy ISKRA Mielec | Kluszkowce | Kolbuszowski Klub Nordic Walking | KS Esteka | KS NORDIC WALKING PIŁA | KS NW Bełchatów | Lone Wolf - Lactalis Kozienice | Luki Team Polska | Malinowe Gwiazdy | Marsz Po Zdrowie | MLČ Prešov | NORDIC SPORT 2021 | NORDIC-BAL OPOCZNO | Nordic Team Częstochowa | Nordic Walking Belgium | Nordic Walking centrum Trenčín | Nordic Walking klub Lučenec | Nordic walking Kutná Hora | Nordic Walking Mladosť | NW Bruntál | NW Chrudimáci | NW CZŁAPSKI TEAM | NW Děčín | NWC SPALATUM | Oborygeni | oToChodziToruń | Polipack Team GWE | PTG Sokół 1893 Mielec | RUNAWAYS | SKL SUCHA BESKIDZKA | Sports Team - TJ PODLÁZKY DALOVICE | STĘSZEW TEAM | STG Rožňava | Stowarzyszenie CROSS | Stowarzyszenie SYRENKA Warszawa | ŠKP Čadca | Tatranky | Team France | Triton Konin | Walkeri VK | WALKERS Partizanske | Wesoły Borsuk Team | WłóczyKije Gdynia | ZAWSZE MŁODZI NORDIC WALKING | Zielone Groszki | Żółwik Opole🙏 We are sorry, but due to platform limitations we are not able to tag all of You.🔥 BUT LET US HEAR YOU IN THE COMMENTS!💥 SHOW YOURSELVES!🥢 SHOW YOUR TEAM ENERGY!🔥 One start line.🌍 Many nations.🥢 One passion – Nordic Walking.⏳ Registration closes on May 13 – don’t wait!📅 May 16, 2026📍 Bruntál, Czech Republic👉 www.onw.la/bruntalwc26See You in Bruntál! ⛰️🏆🥢| NW Bruntál | Česká liga Nordic Walking | Nordic Walking Olomouc | Chodíme s úsměvem | Nordic walking Kutná Hora | Nordic Walking Hamr na Jezeře |

5 May 2026

🇺🇦 LVIV 2026 – UKRAINIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FULL RESULTS 🇺🇦Here are the complete results from the I Ukrainian Nordic Walking Championships held in Lviv on May 2, 2026! 📅Full ranking of the Ukrainian Nordic Walking Cycle:👉www.onw.la/ranking26uaUpdated World League ranking is available here:👉 www.onw.la/worldrank26This fantastic event brought together passionate athletes, delivering high-level competition, incredible energy on the course, and strong performances of true resilience. 🔥Here are the winners for the OPEN and Age Categories: 👇🏆 5 KM – OPENMen:🥇 Piotr Stępak (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 00:30:14🥈 Illia Galilejskij (КНХ Нордік Бровари) – 00:31:55🥉 Mykola Kulynych (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:32:04Women:🥇 Iryna Oliinyk (Lviv /Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:33:23🥈 Oksana Zalisko (Lviv /Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:34:03🥉 Olga Yaroshyk – 00:35:22🏆 5 KM – AGE CATEGORIES (WOMEN)F18: 🥇Тарасова Анастасія (Nordic People Club Khmelnytskyi) – 00:43:42F30: 🥇 Hanna Harnets (ScandiPoint_Let'go) – 00:37:34F40: 🥇 Iryna Oliinyk (Lviv /Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:33:23F50: 🥇 Oksana Valiukh (Lviv /Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:37:43F60: 🥇 Mariya Kulynych (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:40:12F70: 🥇 Oksana Zalisko (Lviv /Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:34:03FD: 🥇 Viktoriya Bohach (Kryvyi Rih) – 00:36:43🏆 5 KM – AGE CATEGORIES (MEN)M18: 🥇 Свірнюк Святослав – 00:35:08M30: 🥇 Piotr Stępak (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 00:30:14M40: 🥇 Dmytro Sukhoparov (КНХ Нордік Бровари) – 00:34:45M50: 🥇 Панов Максим (Харьков) – 00:34:01M60: 🥇 Mykola Kulynych (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:32:04M70: 🥇 Зарицький Микола (КСК ЕКОНОМІСТ) – 00:37:45M80: 🥇 Ihor Venhrynovych – 00:41:48MD: 🥇 Юрій Осипчук – 00:34:25🏆 10 KM – OPENMen:🥇 Mykhailo Surmai (Lviv) – 01:07:37🥈 Dmytro Kotsurov (КНХ Нордік Бровари) – 01:09:30🥉 Vladyslav Mazunin (КНХ Нордік Бровари) – 01:09:31Women:🥇 Agnieszka Krawętek (Bełchatów) – 01:07:37🥈 Ganna Kukhar (Khmelnytskyi UNWF) – 01:12:09🥉 Olena Shved (Nordic People Club Khmelnytskyi) – 01:14:54🏆 10 KM – AGE CATEGORIES (WOMEN)F18: 🥇 Ganna Kukhar (Khmelnytskyi UNWF) – 01:12:09F40: 🥇 Agnieszka Krawętek (Bełchatów) – 01:07:37F60: 🥇 Тетяна Федоренко (КНХ Нордік Бровари) – 01:20:53F70: 🥇 Nina Ponomar (UNWC "KR OK" UNWF, Ukraine) – 01:31:44🏆 10 KM – AGE CATEGORIES (MEN)M18: 🥇 Mykhailo Surmai (Lviv) – 01:07:37M40: 🥇 Dmytro Kotsurov (КНХ Нордік Бровари) – 01:09:30M60: 🥇 Ludovit Pollák (Nordic Walking Mladost) – 01:13:43M70: 🥇 Yurii Korotieiev (ScandiPoint_Let'go) – 01:16:10🏆 20 KM – OPENMen:🥇 Grzegorz Zarzyka (Aktywna Gmina Jasło) – 02:21:22🥈 Andrii Blanutsa (Федерація нордичного ходіння) – 02:21:59🥉 Igor Bugryn (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 02:26:25Women:🥇 Nataliia Petryshyn (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 02:25:15🥈 Anna Czekalak (Czekalak Family Team) – 02:28:32🥉 Olena Khanchanova (Guide Walker) – 02:35:53🔥 20 KM – AGE CATEGORIES (WOMEN)F18: 🥇 Nataliia Petryshyn (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 02:25:15🔥 20 KM – AGE CATEGORIES (MEN)M18: 🥇 Grzegorz Zarzyka (Aktywna Gmina Jasło) – 02:21:22INCREDIBLE ATMOSPHERE! Lviv proved once again that Nordic Walking is international, highly competitive, and full of passion. Congratulations to ALL athletes – from the winners to every single finisher. You are the heart of this sport! 👋Full ranking of the Ukrainian Nordic Walking Cycle:👉www.onw.la/ranking26uaUpdated World League ranking is available here:👉 www.onw.la/worldrank26See you at the next events! 🟢🔵🔴| ONWF National Club of Ukraine,LET'S GO |

5 May 2026

🇨🇿 OLOMOUC MRSKLESY 2026 – FULL RESULTS 🇨🇿Here are the complete results from the action-packed event in Olomouc Mrsklesy on May 3, 2026! 📅This successful second stop of the Česká liga Nordic Walking brought together passionate athletes from across Europe, delivering high-level competition, incredible energy on the course, and strong performances. 🔥Full ranking of the Česká liga Nordic Walking cycle:👉 www.onw.la/rank26czUpdated World League ranking:👉 www.onw.la/worldrank26Here is the top lineup from both distances: 👇🥇5 KM – OPENMen:🥈 Dusan Korduliak (Nordic Walking Přerov) – 00:33:41🥉 Juraj Mihelac (NWC SPALATUM) – 00:33:42Women:🥇 Anna Kweczka-Janeczek (Nordic Team Częstochowa) – 00:34:25🥈 Justyna Nowak (Nordic Team Częstochowa) – 00:35:01🥉 Gabriela Knapczyk-Kania – 00:35:42🥇 5 KM – AGE CATEGORIES(Winners)F1: 🥇 Zuzana Němcová (NW Chrudimáci) – 00:40:45M1: 🥇 Martin Záhumenský – 00:38:41F18: 🥇 Radoslava Kornajová – 00:48:03M18: 🥇 Jan Tobolík – 00:37:15M40: 🥇 Juraj Mihelac (NWC SPALATUM) – 00:33:42F40: 🥇 Anna Kweczka-Janeczek (Nordic Team Częstochowa) – 00:34:25M50: 🥇 Piotr Ordzowiały (SKL SUCHA BESKIDZKA) – 00:31:18F50: 🥇 Gabriela Knapczyk-Kania – 00:35:42M60: 🥇 Jerzy Piotr Krakowski (PTG Sokół 1893 Mielec) – 00:34:49F60: 🥇 Jitka Reinertová (Nordic walking Kutná Hora) – 00:37:56M70: 🥇 Hubert Lachnik (NORDIC SPORT 2021) – 00:36:53F70: 🥇 Halina Nogalska (NWC SPALATUM) – 00:45:53MD: 🥇 Karol Abel (CARLOS KALISZ) – 00:37:45FD: 🥇 Agnieszka Dybeł (Nordic Team Częstochowa) – 00:41:43🥇10 KM – OPENMen:🥇 Jaroslav Filip (NW Chrudimáci) – 01:06:58🥈 Rafał Hamik (RUNAWAYS) – 01:12:18🥉 Oldřich Hubený (Nordic walking Kutná Hora) – 01:14:46Women:🥇 Alicja Zdrzałek (NWC SPALATUM) – 01:12:50🥈 Gabriela Niederlińska – 01:14:12🥉 Monika Vargic (NWC SPALATUM) – 01:15:16🥇 10 KM – AGE CATEGORIESM16: 🥇 Jaroslav Filip (NW Chrudimáci) – 01:06:58F16: 🥇 Gabriela Niederlińska – 01:14:12M45: 🥇 Aleš Urbánek – 01:15:31F45: 🥇 Alicja Zdrzałek (NWC SPALATUM) – 01:12:50M55: 🥇 Wiesław Kurianowicz – 01:27:41F55: 🥇 Monika Vargic (NWC SPALATUM) – 01:15:16M65: 🥇 Sondel Mieczysław (Malinowe Gwiazdy) – 01:19:29F65: 🥇 Anna Miśkowicz (NORDIC SPORT 2021) – 01:19:21INCREDIBLE ATMOSPHERE! 🔥Olomouc Mrsklesy proved once again that Nordic Walking is international, competitive, and full of passion. Congratulations to ALL athletes, from the winners to every single finisher. You are the heart of this sport! 👋🔥Full ranking of the Česká liga Nordic Walking cycle:👉 www.onw.la/rank26czUpdated World League ranking:👉 www.onw.la/worldrank26See you at the next event of Česká liga Nordic Walking in Červenohorské Sedlo 20.06.2026 !| Česká liga Nordic Walking | Nordic Walking Olomouc | Chodíme s úsměvem | Nordic walking Kutná Hora | Nordic Walking Hamr na Jezeře |