Application for Young Leaders Academy 2026 is open

It is time to apply for one of the spots at the 2026-edition of the Young Leaders Academy (YLA), which will take place in northern Italy this summer from 27 June – 04 July. The purpose of the IOF Young Leaders Academy (Y...

Podcast: Pia Young Vik on her amazing 2025 season

Norway’s Pia Young Vik had an amazing 2025 season. In her just second year as a senior, she won the EOC Sprint in Belgium, took the silver in KO Sprint two days before and another silver with her teammates at the W...

Farewell to Peo Bengtsson, Global Orienteering Pioneer

The International Orienteering Federation mourns the passing of Per-Olof ”Peo” Bengtsson (1933-2025), one of the true pioneers in the history of orienteering. Peo began orienteering in his home country of Sweden in 1949 ...

Indoor orienteering creates new, fun challenges

As winter sets its dark and cold mark on the northern hemisphere during these months, there are more and more offers to run indoor orienteering in a number of countries. The discipline, which transforms schools, workplac...

2025-12-22

Ukrainians Dominate at Deaflympics in Tokyo as Imperial Guests Cheer in Sign Language

The orienteering events at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo concluded in November, showcasing a spectacular display of navigation skills across two contrasting terrains. While the competition saw athletes from around...