The World Champion Janne Salmi course setter at  WMOC 2022

The World Champion Janne Salmi course setter at  WMOC 2022   The name of Janne Salmi is among those universally known to orienteers. Among his victories: Gold medal at WOC 1997 middle distance and Gold medal at WOC 2001 in Relay, 4 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal at WOC, 2 times winner of Jukola with Turun Suunnistajat team (1996 and 2001).

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WMOC 2022 sustainable with Ferrovie del Gargano Bus service from Italian airports to the Vieste terminal Shuttle bus for both transport to the races and from the accommodation to the bus terminal

WMOC 2022 sustainable with Ferrovie del Gargano Bus service from Italian airports to the Vieste terminal Shuttle bus for both transport to the races and from the accommodation to the bus terminal Encourage the growth of the combination of sport and tourism while respecting the environment. This is one of the essential objectives of the Organizing Committee of the World Orienteering Masters Championships (WMOC 2022) which, among the various locations that will host the event, will have the task of protecting the Umbra Forest, a Natural Reserve in Gargano National Park recognized by the UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. 

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From Norway to Gargano, the Bernt Bjørnsgaard return

From Norway to Gargano, the Bernt Bjørnsgaard return The orienteering champ Bernt Bjørnsgaard is officially the WMOC 2022 International Ambassador.

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Peschici, the beaches not to be missed

Peschici, the beaches not to be missed Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, Peschici dominates one of the most evocative bays in Italy. Its 20 km of coastline, from the Marina to the Sfinale bay, will enchant you with its incredible beauty. Every single beach is special in its own way thanks to unique features to be discovered. We recommend some of them where to spend your free time during WMOC2022!

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“Three weeks of orienteering in Italy, a superb opportunity”

“Three weeks of orienteering in Italy, a superb opportunity”.   Takashi “Tac” Sugiyama said!   From the United States to Italy, this summer 3 weeks of competitions in the Dolomites of Madonna di Campiglio in Trentino, the World Masters Orienteering Championships in Gargano and the “WMOC the week after” discovering the historic centres of Puglia. Takashi “Tac” Sugiyama tell us how he’s preparing to this great Italian adventure. 

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IOF visits WMOC2022 areas, forests, villages and logistics

A warm welcome has been reserved to the IOF Event Advisors during their visit in Puglia.  The IOF Commission has been visiting the arenas, forests, villages and venues of the next World Masters Orienteering Championships. 

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WMOC2022 Official Transfer Service Ferrovie del Gargano

WMOC2022 Official Transfer Service Ferrovie del Gargano Enjoy a Summer full of wonders before, during, and after WMOC2022. Ferrovie del Gargano, the official WMOC2022 Bus Transfer Service provides fast and efficient connections between the major Italian cities and the Gargano peninsula. #Bologna #Ancorna #Chieti #Forli #Milano #Modena #Nova Milanese #Novara #Parma #Pescara #Reggio Emilia #RHO #Roma #Roma Fiumicino #Settimo Torinese #Torino Download the official app on iOS or Android, and discover more!  

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