Category: WorldCup

At the end of May, the 2026 Orienteering World Cup continues in Sweden, with Skara and Lidköping hosting the second round of the season from 28 to 31 May. After the opening sprint weekend in Locarno and Ascona, the World Cup now moves into another pure sprint block: Knock-Out Sprint in Lidköping, followed by Individual … Continue reading 🇸🇪 World Cup #2 2026 Sweden: The Sprint Puzzle Moves to Skara

The 2026 Orienteering World Cup begins in Locarno and Ascona with a pure sprint programme that promises speed, pressure, and demanding decision-making from the very first race. In this article, we analyse the urban character of the Swiss venue and present a simulated leg where route choice is shaped not only by distance, but also by flow, cognitive load, and the ability to read ahead under pressure.