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8 Sep 2025

6 Sep 2025

🔑 History has been made! 🇧🇪🥢The First OPEN Belgian Nordic Walking Championships – together, we witnessed something absolutely remarkable! 💪🇧🇪Here, on Belgian soil, with passion, determination, and a heart full of fight, a new page of world Nordic Walking has been written. Every step, every smile, and every finish line showed us that we're creating a sports family without borders! 🌍💍 And as if the emotions of the championships weren’t enough – destiny wrote another unforgettable chapter during the event. In the middle of this great celebration of sport, love also triumphed. The organizers experienced a magical moment that crowned their shared journey – a wedding proposal! ❤️From the entire Nordic Walking family, we send our warmest wishes to the young couple – may your life together be filled with the same passion, unity, and strength that you’ve given to Nordic Walking in Belgium! 🥂💖🏆 Meet the First Belgian Champions!🥇 OPEN 5 km1. Zygmunt DUSZENKO 🇵🇱 – 00:35:492. Zitouni MSID 🇲🇦 – 00:36:433. Benoit COLSON 🇧🇪 – 00:38:26👩 Women 5 km1. Jaroslava HORÁČKOVÁ 🇨🇿 – 00:36:352. Barbara DREWNOWSKA 🇵🇱 – 00:37:253. Hanna SZEWCZYK 🇵🇱 – 00:37:59🥇 OPEN 10 km1. Stephane GAUQUIER 🇫🇷 – 01:03:582. Fabris MARC 🇫🇷 – 01:05:063. Jaroslav FILIP 🇨🇿 – 01:05:27👩 Women 10 km1. Agnieszka KRAWĘTEK 🇵🇱 – 01:08:582. Iwona KABAŁA 🇵🇱 – 01:09:573. Deborah RINGARD-THOUVENIN 🇫🇷 – 01:12:42Best teams:🥇 Nordic Walking Belgium 🇧🇪🥈 Nordic Walking Kutná Hora 🇨🇿🥉 Team France 🇫🇷📊 Full results here:👉www.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/ranking,2025/results?cycleId=48🌍 Updated World Nordic Waking League Ranking:👉 See the global standings www.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/ranking,2025/🙏 Huge thanks to the main organizer Nordic Walking Belgium 🇧🇪 for making this historic event possible!Thank you to all athletes for an unforgettable competition and congratulations on your outstanding results! 🧡 Each of you has written a new chapter in the history of world Nordic Walking! 🌍🥢

6 Sep 2025

🔥🥢🌍 1ST BELGIAN NORDIC WALKING CHAMPIONSHIPS – STREAM START! 🌍🥢🔥Today we are making history for Belgian Nordic Walking! 💪🇧🇪This is a unique moment where athletes from all over Europe stand side by side to fight for the title of the very first Belgian Champion! 🥇✨On the tracks of Incourt we welcome participants from:🇧🇪 Belgium | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇫🇷 France | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 🇵🇱 Poland | 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 🇺🇦 Ukraine📅 EVENT SCHEDULE⏰ 10:00 – Start of the 10 km distance⏰ 10:20 – Start of the 5 km distance⏰ 12:30 – Award ceremony and closing of the competitionWho will write their name in the history books today and become the first Belgian Champion? 🏆➡️ Cheer, comment, share, and stay with us live – together we are writing a new chapter in the history of world Nordic Walking! 🌍🥢

4 Sep 2025

🇫🇮 🇸🇰 Get the only international ONWF Instructor Nordic Waking certification in Slovakia! 🥢🌍For those who want to earn the world’s most recognized ONWF certificate – and for current instructors from other organizations who wish to expand their knowledge, master the unique “4 Steps to Learn Nordic Walking” method, and discover the innovative Nordic Walking Fitness Club concept that’s revolutionizing outdoor fitness!📅 2025 Course Dates:🗓 September 23 | 🗓 November 18Imagine starting with a simple walk with poles… and just months later:✅ 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?✅ Receive an internationally recognized ONWF certificate – your ticket to a global career✅ Learn the proven “4 Steps” methodology and correct common mistakes with practical exercises✅ Get listed on the global platform 👉 www.InstructorNordicWalking.com 🌐✅ Discover how to build your own Outdoor Nordic Walking Fitness Club – the model that’s transforming fitness worldwide 👉 Watch it here 🎥✅ Access ready-to-use plans, professional materials, and exclusive discounts✅ Become a true educator, leader, and health ambassador in your community✅ Gain opportunities to join the ONWF international family, exchange experiences with partners worldwide, and enter your athletes into the World Nordic Walking League 🌍🥢🚀 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:👉 https://onwf.org/sk/course?city=null&country=205#NordicWalkingInstructor #Slovakia #OutdoorFitnessRevolution #ONWF #BeALeader #NordicWalkingFitnessClub

4 Sep 2025

🥢🇸🇰 World Cup Nordic Walking – Slovakia📍 Štrbské Pleso | 13.09.2025The youngest Nordic Walkers invite you to a truly special event in the heart of the High Tatras! 🌲⛰️Join us for the next stage of the World Cup in one of the most breathtaking places in Europe.🧡🥢 Don't miss it!👉 World Cup: www.bit.ly/WCSlovakia25👉 Biathlon: www.bit.ly/Biathlon25🇫🇮 🇸🇰 🇮🇹 🇨🇿 🇩🇪 🇵🇱 🇷🇸 🇱🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇱 🇬🇪 🇫🇷 🇨🇭 🇺🇦 🇰🇿 🇦🇷 🇧🇷 🇪🇬 🇺🇾 🇲🇦 Športová Federácia Nordic Walking | Šk Štrba | Slovenský pohár Nordic Walking | World Cup Nordic Walking– Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia 2025 | strbskepleso.sk | Gabel Polska | Gabel Slovenská a Česká republika | Trnafskí Walkeri | NORDIC ACTIVITY RATNOVCE | Nordic Walker Online | TIPOS | MYAPLEND | DREVO stroje Slovensko | #Janko |

3 Sep 2025

FINAL INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS Incourt, Belgian Open Nordic Walking Championships 2025 🤩Belgian Nordic Walking Championships 2025:📍 Rue de Patruange 1, 1315 Roux-Miroir📅 FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 5🌌 Open-Air Cinema Under the Stars📅 SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 6⏰ 8:30 AM – Opening of the Competition Office🥢 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM – Pole Check in the Judges' Tent🏃‍♂ 10:00 AM – Start of the 10km Walk🏃‍♀ 10:20 AM – Start of the 5km Walk🏆 12:30 PM – Award Ceremony🎶 1:00 PM – Live Concert⛪ 6:00 PM – Polish-French Mass📅 SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 7🛍 Garage Sale🥬⏱ 1:00 PM – Cabbage Eating Contest (timed)Check out the route and the race town!🗺 Maps available in the attachments💧 2 water points along the route🎽 Pick up your starter packs at the race officeSee you on Saturday and let's make Nordic walking history in Belgium!www.bit.ly/NWBelgium25

1 Sep 2025

🏁 RELAY RESULTS - ONWF WORLD CUP 2025 - BEŁCHATÓW 🏁Passion. Energy. Team spirit.On Saturday, August 23rd in Bełchatów, athletes proved that Nordic Walking relays are pure excitement – every step, every handoff, and every second made the difference! ⚡🥢👩 WOMEN’S RELAY🥇 Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team - 52:59👟 Oliinyk Iryna, Kukhar Ganna, Oksana, Tetiana🥈 KS NW Bełchatów 2 - 54:17👟 Aleksandra Dęmbska, Agnieszka Kalicińska, Jolanta Olczyk, Anna Motyl🥉 Nordic Team Częstochowa - 55:38👟 Olga Musiał, Justyna Nowak, Renata Gawor, Agnieszka Pinis👨 MEN’S RELAY🥇 KOBRA TEAM - 50:14👟 Henryk Szamotulski, Marek Sokołowski, Paweł Chojnacki, Marcin Zemła🥈 Nordic Team Częstochowa 2 - 51:46👟 Roman Szwed, Daniel Wojtasiński, Jarosław Janeczek, Michał Milewski🥉 KS NW Bełchatów 1 - 51:48👟 Jakub Deląg, Artur Sujewicz, Mariusz Stefanek, Arkadiusz Banaszkiewicz🔄 MIXED RELAY🥇 K.S. Victoria Potęgowo - 49:14👟 Piotr Stępak, Tomasz Marczak, Ewa Karpienia, Agnieszka Sosnowska🥈 Team Polska Walkers - 49:43👟 Robert Szulc, Andżelika Ludwiczak, Daniel Romanowski, Olga Kuratnik🥉 Nordic Sport 2021 - 50:39👟 Jarosław Kabata, Piotr Kasprzak, Marzena Labus, Joanna Kołodziej♿ MIXED RELAY - ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES🥇 The Polish National Disabled Team - 58:20👟 Tomasz Celiński, Karol Abel, Honorata Jasińska, Agnieszka Dybeł🥈 Stowarzyszenie CROSS Disabled - 58:50👟 Mieczysław Kaciotys, Krzysztof Janusik, Małgorzata Tazbir, Ewa Pochwat🥉 Patchwork Disabled Team - 59:03👟 Jan Łęcki, Zygmunt Duszeńko, Urszula Siewierska, Justyna Kalisiak👏 Huge applause to all relay teams - your determination, teamwork, and emotions made Bełchatów shine with the spirit of global Nordic Walking! 💚🌍

1 Sep 2025

🥢🇧🇪 Meet the Judges of the OPEN Nordic Walking Championships Belgium, Incourt 2025📍 Incourt | 06.09.2025A new chapter of Belgian Nordic Walking begins with world-class officiating.The competition will be led by an experienced team of international judges from Poland – one of the most advanced Nordic Walking federations in the world.They’re not only here to ensure fair play but also to support technical education, help athletes grow, and raise the standards of Nordic Walking in Belgium.🎯 JUDGE TEAM 2025:👨‍⚖️ Dariusz Kosicki – Chief Judge👩‍⚖️ Katarzyna Przytuła – Start / Finish Line Judge👩‍⚖️ Renata Markiewicz 👨‍⚖️ Piotr SkrzatekJudges will also be available for post-race feedback and Q\&A – supporting every walker to improve their performance step by step.📣 This is your last chance to join the competition👉 Register now: www.bit.ly/NWBelgium25📅 September 6, 2025 – we start a new story together 🇧🇪🧡🥢

30 Aug 2025

🧡🥢 NORDIC WALKING WORLD CUP – BEŁCHATÓW 2025Thank youAn extraordinary event is behind us – and it could never have happened without the passion, heart, and hard work of so many people. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the Bełchatów World Cup such a success. It was a true celebration of Nordic Walking.👩‍💼 Athlete Registration & Info Desk:Aneta Majda, Elżbieta Jurczyk, Małgorzata Czernik, Marta Rożniakowska, Paulina Cebula, Jolanta Olczyk, Ewa Figlus🙌 Volunteers:Primary School No. 5 in BełchatówZSP DomiechowicePrimary School in Dobrzelów🔧 Technical and logistics support:Jan Kumasza – course and event villageArtur & Anna Sujewicz – volunteer coordinationBeata Siemieniuk – medalsBeata Marczak – deposit zoneJoanna Zochniak – merchandise boothMarcin Skurnica – on-site coordinatorRafał Gucia – race speaker🎤 Interviews and media coverage:Łukasz Witczuk – thank you for your presence, energy, and capturing the voices of this event🎽 Warm-up leaders:Ula Pompa & Iwona Olczyńska – for a high-energy and motivating start to the races🎶 AZISS band & Arkadiusz Załęczny – for the live concert and official anthem💃 Dance Group “Niezapominajki” led by Mira Ciesielska🚩 “Białe Kruki” – for the unforgettable city flag parade🏟 PCS Bełchatów team & Director Mirosław Mielus – for preparing the venue and full support📣 MCS & Director Artur Ogórek – for the official press conference📲 Martyna Kaczmarek – marketing💪 KS NW Bełchatów club members – active help on every level🎥 Marcin Szulc – live streaming and media coordination⚖ Judges – for professionalism and fair competitionThis event was a true team effort and a beautiful expression of love for sport.Thank you for helping us write the next chapter in the story of Nordic Walking 🧡🥢\#WCBelchatow2025 #NordicWalkingWorldCup #ONWF #ThankYouTeam #TogetherWeWalk #KSNWBelchatow #PowerOfCommunity #NordicWalkingFamily

27 Aug 2025

🥢🧡 WORLD CUP NORDIC WALKING – BEŁCHATÓW 2025 🥢🔥Meet the best in age categories! What a breathtaking weekend in Bełchatów! The World Cup brought together the strongest, fastest, and most passionate Nordic Walkers from around the globe 🌍💪 Every step, every second, every push of the poles mattered – and here are the champions who made history!🏆 20 km Nordic Walking🥇 M18 – Daniel Romanowski (Katowicki Nordic Walking) – 02:03:29🥇 K18 – Elżbieta Wojciechowska (Polipack Team GWE) – 02:04:08🥇 M45 – Paweł Słupianek (Katowicki Nordic Walking) – 02:14:10🥇 K45 – Iwona Kabała (KABAŁA TEAM) – 02:19:55🥇 M55 – Antoni Bąk (Ekspedycja Nordic Team Szczecin) – 02:21:59🥇 K55 – Joanna Kołodziej (Malinowe Gwiazdy) – 02:23:41🏆 10 km Nordic Walking🥇 M16 – Tomasz Marczak (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 01:01:45🥇 K16 – Agnieszka Sosnowska (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 01:03:26🥇 M45 – Jacek Witucki (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 00:59:36🥇 K45 – Agnieszka Krawętek (Nordic Walking Belgium) – 01:07:51🥇 M55 – Ladislav Sventek – 01:04:59🥇 K55 – Maria Karaś (KS NW Bełchatów) – 01:10:44🥇 M65 – Marian Małka (Nordic Sport 2021) – 01:04:44🥇 K65 – Barbara Łogwinienko (Zawsze Młodzi Nordic Walking) – 01:18:20🏆 5 km Nordic Walking🥇 M1 – Mikołaj Czekalak (Ale Gazele NW) – 00:45:10🥇 K1 – Hanna Pompa (Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów) – 00:42:47🥇 M10 – Julian Wiśniewski – 00:32:45🥇 K10 – Weronika Szybut (Potęga Nordica) – 00:36:37🥇 M18 – Piotr Stępak (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 00:29:22🥇 K18 – Małgorzata Franczak (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 00:34:08🥇 M40 – Henryk Szamotulski – 00:30:29🥇 K40 – Iryna Oliinyk (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:32:30🥇 M50 – Jacek Witucki (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 00:29:48🥇 K50 – Agnieszka Mielecka (Polipack Team GWE) – 00:31:39🥇 M60 – Mykola Kulynych (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:31:56🥇 K60 – Renata Jędrasiak (EkoPartner Recykling) – 00:34:18🥇 M65 – Miroslav Petruszka – 00:32:14🥇 K65 – Oksana Zalisko (Karpatiya Nordic Walking Team) – 00:34:34🥇 M70 – Marek Pasierb (K.S. Victoria Potęgowo) – 00:34:21🥇 K70 – Rossella Viol (Atletica Aviano) – 00:39:49🥇 M75 – Hubert Lachnik (Nordic Sport 2021) – 00:36:13🥇 K75 – Emma Pascual Gomez (Club Marcha Nórdica Alicante) – 00:42:27🥇 M80 – Andrzej Rusinowicz (KS Nordic Walking Piła) – 00:37:31🥇 K80 – Jolanta Błądek (Zawsze Młodzi Nordic Walking) – 00:45:20Congratulations to all champions – you are not only winners but true inspirations for the entire Nordic Walking world! 🌍🥢 The World Nordic Walking League continues! 💪📅 06.09 – Incourt, Open Belgium Nordic Walking Championship 2025 🇧🇪👉 www.bit.ly/NWBelgium25📅 13.09 – World Cup Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia 2025 🇸🇰👉 www.bit.ly/WCSlovakia25Nordic Walking Biathlon 🔫🥢👉 www.bit.ly/Biathlon25Stay with us – the season is far from over! 🧡🥢

27 Aug 2025

🎥 Feel the energy of the World Cup Nordic Walking – Bełchatów, Poland 2025 🧡🥢Smiles, emotions, competition, and pure passion – all captured in this short recap.📲 Share it and show the world that Nordic Walking is more than just a sport!#WCBelchatow2025 #NordicWalkingWorldCup #ONWF #FeelTheStride #WorldCupRecapONWF | Nordic Walking Poland | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | Sempertrans Bełchatów | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów Miasto Bełchatów | Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów

26 Aug 2025

From the bottom of our hearts 🧡 we thank all our Partners for their tremendous support and commitment in organizing the World Cup Nordic Walking Bełchatów Poland 2025 🥢🌍.Special thanks go to our wonderful hosts and main partners –🚣 Łódzkie dla Ciebie⚡ PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA🚚 Sempertrans Bełchatów🏞️ Powiat Bełchatowski🏙️ Gmina Bełchatów🏢 Miasto Bełchatów🤝 Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów🏟️ MCS Bełchatów🎭Centrum Kultury i Sportu Gminy Bełchatów🏅 Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie🌲 Nadleśnictwo BełchatówThanks to your unwavering belief in our initiative, dedication, and both financial and organizational support, we were able to create a unique event that not only connected activity enthusiasts but also contributed to promoting a healthy lifestyle in our community 💪.Thank you for your trust, energy, and generosity – you are the foundation of this success 🏆🙏.We also warmly acknowledge all the other partners whose help and presence significantly contributed to the realization of this project 🤗. Your involvement is equally valuable to us.Together, we build a strong and active community – thank you for being with us! 🤝🧡Gabel, Społeczna Akademia Nauk, Stowarzyszenie CROSS, Piwo IGUANA, Zakłady Farmaceutyczne Colfarm S.A., CanSurprise, GoldFarmex, Milkpol Czarnocin, Welsom, Segregacja odpadów Eko Region, Yoczo.pl, Polski Komitet Sportów Nieolimpijskich, Klinika Wolmed, Pracownia Nitka, Ministerstwo Sportu i Turystyki, Nordic Walking Poland, ONWF Zdrovital - zioła zdrowa żywność masaże, Ostrovski Białe Kruki Bełchatów, Radio ESKA, Twój Kurier Regionalny, Bełchatów z drona, BEWA, Fruitusie - chrupnij kulkę, www.snacklab.pl, PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów, Sztab Ratownictwa, Nornasverð, AZISS