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10 Aug 2025

🏆🥢 Nordic Walking World Cup Bełchatów 2025 – discover the unique trophies! 🌍Bełchatów is getting ready for the most prestigious stage of the World Nordic Walking League, and… we’ve prepared something truly special for you!✨ The largest 3D trophies – for OPEN category winners. Impressive awards highlighting the prestige of being the world’s best.🥇 Medal-trophy combos– for age category winners. For the first time in World Cup history, the trophy and medal are one piece!🤝 Commemorative trophies for winning relays – each team member will step on the podium holding their own unique award.📅 22–23 August 2025 – be in Bełchatów and fight for your place in history!🎟 Registration:➡ Individual: www.bit.ly/WCBelchatow25➡ Relays: www.bit.ly/WCRelay25PL💬 Which trophy impresses you the most?ONWF | Nordic Walking Poland | Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | Miasto Bełchatów | Powiat Bełchatowski | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie | Gabel | MCS Bełchatów | Centrum Kultury i Sportu Gminy Bełchatów | BEWA | Stowarzyszenie CROSS | Piwo IGUANA | Fruitusie - chrupnij kulkę | Sempertrans Bełchatów |

8 Aug 2025

SOMETHING NEW IN THE WORLD OF NORDIC WALKING! 🎶🥢Check out this musical masterpiece from the hosts of the 2025 Nordic Walking World Cup in Bełchatów – the anthem of Nordic Walking Bełchatów Club: "I O TO CHODZI"! 🧡🥢Nordic Walking is the power.Sport is good and strength is ours.Easier to walk, any time together.With our club, fitter more than ever.We race to health, with us it runs deep.Everyone always loves being on their feet.Teamwork on paths, that’s how it goes.We are all friends, there are no foes. 🫶This is more than a song – it’s passion, power, and a rhythm that brings people together.Created by local talents, this track tells the story of energy, movement, and the strength of the Nordic Walking community 💚🎧 Music, lyrics & performance: AZISS – Arkadiusz Załęczny & Sounding Strings🎥 Video by: Kacper Banasiak🎙 Audio by: Krzysztof Kupiec🤝 Supported by: Sempertrans Sp. z o.o.💪 Commissioned by: Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów 👉 Watch the video and share the spirit!📽 https://youtu.be/ZojBhom2BA8📍 www.nordicwalkingbelchatow.pl

8 Aug 2025

🧡🥢 Only two weeks left until the Nordic Walking World Cup in Bełchatów! 🥢🧡And before we hit the start line – we are going live right now with a special press conference that will reveal the behind-the-scenes of the biggest Nordic Walking event of the summer! 🎤🌍This is not just any press conference...We’ll take you behind the scenes of the preparations, unveil some exciting surprises prepared by the organizers, introduce the key people behind the event, and – for the very first time – show you the trophies you'll be competing for: handcrafted, full of meaning, created just for this unique edition! 🏆💥Right here, you’ll feel the first pulse of the World Cup – before the starting signal even sounds.💬 Hear from the people who put their heart into every step of this event.💪 This is a story of passion, friendship, health, and competition that unites across borders.📣 Watch it LIVE now! Join the conversation, feel the excitement, and be part of this incredible journey.Bełchatów 2025 – the heartbeat of Nordic Walking starts here!#WorldCupBelchatow #NordicWalkingWorldLeague #ONWF #WeAreNordic #Belchatow2025 #LivePressConference #PassionUnites #TeamSpirit

6 Aug 2025

🌍🥢 Bełchatów – The Capital of World Nordic Walking in August 2025 – Meet the HostsOn August 22–23, 2025, Bełchatów will become the arena for the Nordic Walking World Cup.Come and experience the perfect blend of sporting competition and the warm hospitality of a city that lives and breathes sports and nature.🏛 A big thank you to the local authorities and partners who make this event truly special:• Miasto Bełchatów • Powiat Bełchatowski • Gmina Bełchatów • Nadleśnictwo Bełchatów 💚 Why come to Bełchatów not only for the competition?✅ Scenic Nordic Walking routes – fast forest paths in the heart of green Bełchatów✅ Unique tourism and recreation:• @GigantyMocy – interactive museum of energy and local history ⚡• Regional Museum in Bełchatów – discover local heritage• Słok Reservoir – active recreation by the water 🌊• Forest and cycling trails – perfect for recovery walks and family outings✅ Family attractions in the region:• Mandoria Adventure City and Orientarium ZOO Łódź – fun for the whole family 🐒🎢✅ Culture and tradition – during the competition weekend, enjoy the Bełchatów Harvest Festival with concerts, local food, and regional products 🍞🎶✅ In Galeria Bawełnianka, visit the PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów Museum to explore the rich history of local sports 🏅 – a perfect mix of sport, culture, and relaxation 👍✅ Bełchatów Mine – interested in a guided visit? Let us know!🥇 Join an event that connects sport, nature, tourism, and local culture!Come to Bełchatów for records, unforgettable memories, and a touch of summer adventure.📅 ONWF Nordic Walking World Cup – August 22–23, 2025🎟 Register today:👉 Individual: https://bit.ly/WCBelchatow25👉 Relays: https://bit.ly/WCRelay25PLWe can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🥢

5 Aug 2025

🏆🇸🇰 Curious about the trophies awaiting the champions of the World Cup Nordic Walking– Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia 2025?We are excited to unveil their exclusive design!Each trophy is:✅ Unique – with a one-of-a-kind design found nowhere else✅ Handcrafted – every detail is the result of dedicated craftsmanship✅ Eco-friendly – proudly supporting sustainability and respect for nature🎨 Design & production by Andy Hlaváč / GSVK Slovakia → http://www.gsvk.skGet ready for the event of the year in the heart of the High Tatras – a mix of world-class competition, breathtaking scenery, and Nordic Walking passion! 🌍🥢📅 Join the Slovakia World Cup and choose your challenge:🥢 World Cup Slovakia 2025 → https://bit.ly/WCSlovakia25🎯 Nordic Walking Biathlon → https://bit.ly/Biathlon25Follow us and don’t miss any updates – the countdown to Štrbské Pleso is on!ONWF | Športová Federácia Nordic Walking | Slovenský pohár Nordic Walking | Českomoravská federace Nordic Walking | Šk Štrba | Gabel Slovenská a Česká republika | Andy Hlavac | gonoow.sk | NORDIC ACTIVITY RATNOVCE |

4 Aug 2025

🎽🌍 A T-shirt That Tells a Story – World Cup Nordic Walking – Bełchatów, Poland 2025! 🥢Preparations for the 2025 Nordic Walking World Cup in Bełchatów are in full swing, and we are proud to present the first of the exclusive items you’ll find in your starter packs! This is not just an ordinary T-shirt – it’s a piece of history and a symbol of our city’s future.👕 The design of the T-shirt tells the story of our city:🏘 From a small county town of 10,000 inhabitants bursting with life⚡ To a 50,000-strong industrial center, built through the hard work and energy flowing from our mine and power plant.🥢We would like to thank Bogdan Adamczyk for illustrating this beautiful story in the form of a project.🔬 Today, standing on the threshold of an energy transformation, Bełchatów is once again writing its history, striving for the opportunity to build a nuclear power plant. Our T-shirt symbolizes this journey: the design with Olympic colors leads straight to the symbol of the atom, reflecting the spirit of innovation and progress.Through sport, you can also become part of the region’s promotion and transformation! Walking with poles along the Bełchatów trails, each of you becomes part of this extraordinary story. We show that physical activity is not only about health and passion but also a driving force for local development and a vision for the future.💡 Want to be sure your T-shirt size is guaranteed in the starter pack?👉 Complete your registration and payment by the end of the day – only then we can guarantee your chosen size!📅 ONWF Nordic Walking World Cup – Bełchatów, 22–23 August 2025🎟 Register and secure your spot now – and wear this story with pride:➡ Individual: https://bit.ly/WCBelchatow25➡ Relays: https://bit.ly/WCRelay25PLAre you ready to compete in Bełchatów and become part of World Cup history?💪🌳 We can’t wait to see you in action!ONWF | Marko Kantaneva | Nordic Walking Poland | Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna SA | Miasto Bełchatów | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów| Gabel | MCS Bełchatów | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie | Centrum Kultury i Sportu Gminy Bełchatów | BEWA | Stowarzyszenie CROSS | Piwo IGUANA | Fruitusie - chrupnij kulkę | Sempertrans Bełchatów | Nadleśnictwo Bełchatów | Milkpol Czarnocin | Klinika Wolmed | Zakłady Farmaceutyczne Colfarm S.A. |

1 Aug 2025

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31 Jul 2025

🏆🥢World Cup Nordic Walking – Bełchatów, Poland 2025, 22-23 August 2025 🌍🥢➡ www.bit.ly/WCBelchatow25 🌍🏆🇫🇮 🇵🇱 🇺🇦 🇨🇿 🇫🇷 🇬🇪 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇲🇦 🇺🇸 🇰🇿 🇦🇹 🇹🇼 🇷🇸 🇨🇭 🇪🇸 🇸🇰We are excited to invite you to one of the most significant stages of the World Nordic Walking League – the Nordic Walking World Cup, which will take place in the beautiful city of Bełchatów from August 22 to 23, 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to experience day of fierce competition, international camaraderie, great fun, and an unforgettable Nordic adventure! 🚶‍♀🚶🥢🌍Why bring your team, your family and be a part of this special event?✅ Hundreds of athletes from all over the world 🌍✅ Anyone can participate - compete with the best and test your skills in your age category! 🔝💚✅ Experience the extremely picturesque route of the race through the forest paths of Belchatow forests! 🌳🌲✅ Lots of attractions in the area - the perfect time for an active end to summer! Giganci Mocy, Termy Uniejów, Orientarium at the ZOO Łódź, Mandoria - Tematyczny Park Rozrywki , ENERGOSFERA Innowacyjny Ośrodek Turystyki Edukacyjnej i Biznesowej ! 🩱🐒🧳🤩✅ Beat the world champions' times: Pedro Romero, Agnieszca Mielecka, Elżbieta Wojciechowska, Jacek Witucki, Agnieszka Sosnowska✅ Beautiful commemorative medal for each participant! 🎖✅ Age categories every 10 years, disabled category, blind category, family category and prizes for outstanding Nordic walking technique! 🎉✅ Take on the challenge as a team! Join the Nordic Walking Relays– compete in men's, women's, mixed, or para categories! 🏃‍♂🤝🏃‍♀ It’s the perfect way to build team spirit, push your limits, and have unforgettable fun together! 🎉👉www.bit.ly/WCRelay25PL✅ Unique trophies and prizes for the best!✅ Patronage and participation of the largest organization in the world - World Original Nordic Walking Federation!✅ Sensational start package, including a commemorative, high-quality T-shirt, delicious recovery meals and many great goodies from sponsors! 🤩✅ Lots of side activities for teams and families, including concerts, team-building and social events! 💪🏻✅ Professional timing, proper start zones, delicious regional recovery meals, nutrition points along the route and much more! ❤🧡💛We invite you to watch the coverage of previous editions of the event:World Cup Belchatow 2023: www.facebook.com/onwff/videos/315774480906233/III World Championships Belcahtow 2024: www.facebook.com/share/v/12GsMwjQZrB/🌎🥢 The most important stages of the global Nordic Walking League: 13.09.2025- World Cup Slovakia 🇸🇰15.11.2024 - World Cup Morocco 🇲🇦22.11.2025 South American Championships Uruguay 2025 🇺🇾National Nordic Walking Championships 2025 🌎🥢📅 06.09.2025 - Belgian Championship, Incourt 🇧🇪 📅 06.09.2025 - Uruguayan Championship, Montevideo 🇺🇾 📅 11.10.2025 - United Kingdom Championship, Motherwell 🇬🇧 You can't miss it! Join this unforgettable Nordic adventure now! 🚶‍♀🚶🥢👉 Sign up now at www.bit.ly/WCBelchatow25 🌍🏆More info on facebook event: ~ World Cup Nordic Walking – Bełchatów, Poland 2025ONWF | Marko Kantaneva | Nordic Walking Poland | Klub Sportowy Nordic Walking Bełchatów | Łódzkie dla Ciebie | Grupa PGE | Miasto Bełchatów | Powiat Bełchatowski | Gmina Bełchatów | Gabel | MCS Bełchatów | Powiatowe Centrum Sportu w Bełchatowie | Centrum Kultury i Sportu Gminy Bełchatów | BEWA | Stowarzyszenie CROSS | Piwo IGUANA | Fruitusie - chrupnij kulkę | Sempertrans Bełchatów

29 Jul 2025

🇨🇿 Czech Nordic Walking League - Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking 2025 – Kutná Hora 2025What a fantastic race in the historic town of Kutná Hora! Beautiful course, great energy, and world-class walking spirit! 🥢🏁 TOP RESULTS: 5 KM – Women🥇 Anna Kweczka-Janeczek 🇵🇱 – 00:33:54 – Nordic Team Częstochowa🥈 Jaroslava Horáčková 🇨🇿 – 00:35:10 – Nordic Walking Kutná Hora🥉 Erika Srncikova 🇸🇰 – 00:35:50 – Námestovo5 KM – Men🥇 Ladislav Sventek 🇸🇰 – 00:31:06 – ŠKP Čadca🥈 Petr Cimprich 🇨🇿 – 00:31:06 – NW Olomouc🥉 Miron Rożynek 🇵🇱 – 00:31:54 – NW Czlapski Team10 KM – Women🥇 Alicja Zdrzałek 🇵🇱 – 01:10:54 – NWC Spalatum🥈 Melita Brunović-Čondić 🇭🇷 – 01:11:34 – Križevci🥉 Mária Semanová 🇸🇰 – 01:12:37 – Nordic Walking Mladosť 10 KM – Men🥇 Miroslav Petruška 🇸🇰 – 01:03:51 – Trnava🥈 Jaroslav Filip 🇨🇿 – 01:05:05 – NW Chrudimáci🥉 Jaroslav Ziegl 🇨🇿 – 01:07:42 – NW Bruntál♿ 5 KM – Athletes with Disabilities🥇 Karol Abel 🇵🇱 – 00:36:44 – Carlos Kalisz🥈 Janusz Walter 🇵🇱 – 00:38:27 – Malinowe Gwiazdy🥉 Vladimír Ballek 🇸🇰 – 00:40:23 – TJ Slovan Skalité🥇 Milena Morczyńska 🇵🇱 – 00:37:34 – Tuptusie Grudziądz🥈 Maria Sowa 🇵🇱 – 00:37:51 – ONWF🥉 Barbara Stopińska 🇵🇱 – 00:41:01 – Malinowe Gwiazdy👏 Huge congratulations to all participants for your energy, sportsmanship, and fantastic results in Kutná Hora!📊 Full Results:👉 https://czechrepublic.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/ranking,2025/results📈 National Ranking:👉 https://czechrepublic.nordicwalkingworldleague.com/ranking,2025🌐 League Info:👉 https://czechrepublic.nordicwalkingworldleague.comLast stage of Czech Nordic Walking League - Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking 2025 - Hamr na Jezeře 04.10.2025 ONWF | Českomoravská federace Nordic Walking | Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking | Nordic Walking Olomouc | NW Bruntál | Nordic walking Kutná Hora | Nordic Walking Hamr na Jezeře

23 Jul 2025

🌍🥢 WELCOME TO THE NORDIC WALKING FAMILY!We’re thrilled to welcome new certified Instructors, Trainers, and Judges from Croatia 🇭🇷, England 🇬🇧, Poland 🇵🇱, Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Slovakia 🇸🇰 into the fast-growing ONWF global community!The Nordic Walking revolution is accelerating — and YOU could be the next to join! 🥢Do you dream of:✅ Bringing Nordic Walking to your country with a clear, structured 4-step teaching method?✅ Becoming a national leader in one of the world’s fastest-growing outdoor activities?✅ Launching your own Nordic Walking Fitness Club and helping others fall in love with movement?✅ Hosting an international event or joining the World Nordic Walking League?This is your moment. The fall season is being planned — and summer is the perfect time to take action. 🔥👉 Join our expert team.👉 Become a true ambassador of health, movement, and positive change.👉 Be part of the largest Nordic Walking family in the world!📩 Message us today and let’s build something amazing together: office@onwf.org 🌐 Find a certified Nordic Walking expert near you — or become one and join the global network! 🔗 https://onwf.org/#find-instructor#ONWF #NordicWalkingFamily #WorldLeague #FitnessRevolution #TrainTheWorld

22 Jul 2025

🇨🇿🥢 JUDGES OF THE Czech Nordic Walking League - Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking 2025 - Kutná Hora🗓️ 26 July | 📍 Kutná HoraBehind every fair, exciting and safe race stand the people in blue and red – our experienced and passionate ONWF-certified judges! 👨‍⚖️👩‍⚖️Their mission?✅ Ensure correct Nordic Walking technique✅ Support athletes through education and guidance✅ Guarantee fair play and integrity on every meter of the course✅ Ensure safety for all participantsHere’s the amazing team that will oversee the next Czech League stage:👨‍⚖️ Heřman Piekarczyk – Chief Judge 🇨🇿👩‍⚖️ Renata Berková – Race Director 🇨🇿👩‍⚖️ Kristina Schejbalová 🇨🇿👩‍⚖️ Věra Růžičková 🇨🇿👩‍⚖️ Andrea Brokešová 🇨🇿👨‍⚖️ Štefan Lieskovský 🇸🇰👨‍⚖️ Rudolf Palo 🇸🇰🎯 Judges are not just referees – they are ambassadors of good technique and fair spirit. They educate, protect and elevate the quality of our competitions!👏 Let’s thank them for their service and commitment.We’ll see you in Kutná Hora this Saturdayhttps://CzechRepublic.NordicWalkingWorldLeague.comONWF | Českomoravská federace Nordic Walking | Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking | Nordic Walking Olomouc | NW Bruntál | Nordic walking Kutná Hora | Nordic Walking Hamr na Jezeře | Tyčinky Havlík | Vojenská zdravotní pojišťovna ČR | Skupina ČEZ | Czech Nordic Walking League - Českomoravský pohár Nordic Walking 2025 |