Nokian Tyres World Orienteering Championships held in Norway 12-17 August 2019

Orienteering World Championships  will take place this week in Østfold, Norway. Top orienteers from 48 countries compete in middle distance, long distance and relay, and spectator races will be held during the week as well. Nokian Tyres  is the main sponsor of WOC also this year. The world championships are held for the fourth time in Norway, a country known for its astoundingly beautiful and challenging terrain. Orienteering is very popular in the Nordic countries and Central Europe, and around 300 runners are expected to participate