The Junior World Orienteering Championships

The Junior World Orienteering Championships


The Junior World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) will be held in Karlskrona from June 29 to July 4, 2026. The event will bring together the world’s best junior orienteers to compete for medals in several categories, including sprint, sprint relay, middle distance, long distance, and relay.

The event is organized in collaboration between Svensk Orientering Events, OK Orion, and the City of Karlskrona, and offers both challenging orienteering terrain and a spectator-friendly experience close to the unique surroundings of this UNESCO city. The goal is to create a memorable week featuring high-level international competition and ample opportunities for both participants and spectators to experience world-class orienteering.
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