The Orienteering World Cup has now moved from Olten, Switzerland to Genoa, Italy for the next round of competitions. This weekend’s events will feature a sprint race on Saturday and a sprint relay on Sunday, both taking place on the edge of the Mediterranean. The sprint arena in Genoa Voltri on Saturday is located on the seafront, while the sprint relay arena in Nervi Park on Sunday is situated to the east of Genoa city center.
In contrast to the previous weekend’s sprint races, the competitions in Genoa will involve more climbing for the athletes and a mix of park and urban orienteering. Close to 250 athletes from 30 nations have registered to participate in the races in Italy. Following Round 1, Tuomas Heikkilä from Finland is in the lead for the men’s World Cup rankings, while Natalia Gemperle and Simona Aebersold from Switzerland are tied for the top spot in the women’s standings.
Whether you are attending the races in Genoa or watching from home, there will be ample opportunities to follow the events. High-quality TV broadcasts will be available on IOF TV and various national TV channels such as SVT in Sweden, YLE in Finland, and CzTV Sport in Czechia. Commentary will be provided in English, French, and German languages by experienced commentators.
Tickets for the IOF TV broadcasts are priced at 9 EUR per race. In addition to the TV coverage, fans can also access start lists, results, GPS tracking, maps, and photos on IOF LIVE. The local time zone for the event is CEST (UTC+2). The programme for Round 2 includes the sprint race on Saturday followed by the sprint relay on Sunday, with both events being broadcasted on IOF TV.
For more information about this exciting event visit its official homepage and stay updated through social media platforms like Facebook. Photos from these competitions will be provided by Silvan Schletti and Kristina Lindgren.
