What is orienteering?

When it comes to orienteering, many people may be unfamiliar with it, because in life, what we often hear about most are some strenuous exercises or aerobic exercises. A few people may have heard of orienteering, but they don’t know much about it. In this case, it will make you feel embarrassed when others ask you about it. That is why many people still want to know what orienteering is.

Orienteering is the sport of using a map and a compass to visit the various points indicated on the map. The winner is the one who reaches all the points in the shortest time. Orienteering is usually held in forests, suburbs and city parks, but can also be held on university campuses.

Orienteering originated in Sweden. It was originally just a military sport. The word "orienteering" was first used in 1886 to mean crossing unknown territory with the help of a map and a compass. Since the first official orienteering competition was held in Scandinavia in 1919, it has a history of nearly a hundred years.

Orienteering itself as a sport began to develop in Northern Europe at the beginning of this century. By the 1930s it had established itself in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The first World Orienteering Competition was held in 1932. In 1961, the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark. There are currently 63 member states. The International Orienteering Federation is the administrative entity of the world orienteering and is one of the federations of international sports federations. Orienteering is also an internationally recognized Olympic sport.

Classification of orienteering

1. Orienteering can be divided into two types according to the different sports tools;

(a) Orienteering on foot: such as traditional orienteering, relay orienteering, points orienteering, night orienteering, five-day orienteering, park orienteering, etc.

(b) Tool Orienteering: such as ski orienteering, mountain bike orienteering, motorcycle orienteering, etc.

2. Orienteering can be divided into men's and women's groups according to gender;

3. Orienteering can be divided into youth group, senior group and teenager group according to age;

4. Orienteering can be divided into primary group (experience group and family group), advanced group and elite group according to different technical levels;

5. Orienteering can be divided into individual events, individual double events and team events according to the number of participants.

Therefore, whether you are a man or a woman, as long as you like outdoor activities, orienteering is definitely suitable for you. The skills are easy to master, and it is a sport that can be participated by people aged three to eighty.

Benefits of Orienteering

Orienteering is a very healthy and intelligent sport that emphasizes both intelligence and physical strength. It not only strengthens the body, but also cultivates people's ability to think independently, solve difficulties independently, and respond quickly and make decisive decisions under physical and intellectual pressure.

.Orienteering is a student sport. Because it cultivates students' independent analysis and problem-solving abilities and good logical thinking skills.

.Orienteering is a family sport. On weekends, the family returns to nature to relax, entertain themselves, and build harmonious relationships. Add fun.

.Orienteering is an elite talent sport. Because it is based on challenges, the courage to try solutions that have never been tried before, and requires the whole body and mind from legs to brain to achieve the world's top goals in the highest efficiency.

.Orienteering is a very important world military sport. Have your own World Championship.

"Orienteering is a natural environment sport because it teaches you how to behave in nature, protect nature and abide by the country park rules.

.Orienteering is a mass sport that does not require any cost. All that is needed is a good orienteering map and a compass. Clothing can range from orienteering gear to regular sportswear.

.Orienteering is an adventure and treasure hunting sport. Give you a thrilling life experience.

.Orienteering is a social sport that allows you to make friends. Here, regardless of gender, age, racial background, cultural class, or social status, everyone communicates with each other and shares life.

Therefore, orienteering has attracted widespread participation from men, women, young and old, from all walks of life and all ages all over the world.

As for what orienteering is, everyone knows that it is a sport that is loved by many people. Men, women, young and old can all participate, because it not only includes popular sports but also opportunities to communicate with people from different regions, so if you have the opportunity, you should definitely participate.