Archive · 3 Sep 2025
India Debuts at World Masters Orienteering Championship
Imagine a sport where you have to run through forests and cities using a map and compass!
That's Orienteering, a sport from Sweden.
Recently, India joined this global sport for the first time at the World Masters Orienteering Championship in Spain.
Sayeesha Sridhara Kirani was the first and only person representing India.
This is a big deal for the country!
She hopes to inspire more people to try it and create a strong team.
She's also part of NthAdventure Orienteering Club which is training athletes for upcoming competitions and building the sport in India.
With more support, India hopes to become a top player in Orienteering, even aiming for the World Games in 2029.
Sayeesha Sridhara Kirani represented India at the World Masters Orienteering Championship in Girona, Spain.
The event was organized by the Catalan Orienteering Federation (FCOC).
Over 3,000 athletes from 50 countries participated.
Orienteering involves navigating with a map and compass across various terrains.
NthAdventure Orienteering Club is working to develop the sport in India.
- Who
- Sayeesha Sridhara Kirani represented India.
- What
- India made its debut at the World Masters Orienteering Championship.
- When
- The event was held recently.
- Where
- Girona, Spain
- Why
- To compete in the World Masters Orienteering Championship and promote Orienteering in India.
- Athlete
- Sayeesha Sridhara Kirani
- Event
- World Masters Orienteering Championship
- Location
- Girona, Spain
- Organizer
- Catalan Orienteering Federation (FCOC)
- Governing Body
- International Orienteering Federation (IOF)
- Participating Countries
- 50
- Sport Origin
- Sweden