Author: ORMA

Dear Orienteering Friends,After the successful launch of ORIUNITE in Nicosia, we are delighted to invite you to the next eventof our European journey. On 30 August 2026, the ORIUNITE community will gather at one of Europe’s most uniquelocations: the tripoint where Hungary, Austria and Slovenia meet, for a truly special orienteeringexperience.Imagine crossing three countries in a single course, running through forests where bordersbecome simply lines on a map and where sport reminds us that cooperation is stronger thandivision. ORIUNITE is a European project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme that uses orienteering topromote dialogue, mutual understanding and community building in places…

On May 22, Nicosia witnessed a remarkable display of unity and sportsmanship as 54 participants took part in an orienteering race organized under the ORIUNITE project. The event was more than a sporting challenge — it was a journey across the city’s historic divide, beginning in the Greek Cypriot-controlled south, crossing the UN-patrolled buffer zone, and concluding in the Turkish Cypriot north. Participants navigated the city with maps and compasses, overcoming obstacles and solving challenges together, demonstrating the power of sport to foster collaboration and mutual understanding. The race symbolized the project’s mission to bridge communities, promote dialogue, and cultivate…