{"id":8007,"date":"2024-12-03T09:41:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T08:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/?page_id=8007"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:52:29","slug":"beidou-orienteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/en\/beidou-orienteering\/","title":{"rendered":"Beidou Orienteering Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou2025-3-1024x845.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8076 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou2025-3-1024x845.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou2025-3-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou2025-3-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou2025-3-600x495.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou2025-3.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover the Spirit of Chinese Orienteering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us in 2027 for an unforgettable adventure at the <strong>9th Beidou Orienteering Competition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2015 as the \u201cWave Orienteering Championship\u201d and reborn as <strong>Beidou Orienteering<\/strong> in 2019, this event has grown into the heart of China\u2019s orienteering community. Inspired by the <strong>Big Dipper constellation<\/strong>, Beidou celebrates the idea that <em>everyone is a stakeholder<\/em> \u2014 not only an athlete but also a guardian of the event\u2019s legacy.<br>The 9th Beidou Orienteering Competition will be held in January 2027 in Guangdong Province (dates to be announced in June 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code has-theme-palette-9-color has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bdd3f8ea119fa871e47396ac09ff6dee\"><code><strong>2027 BEIDOU ORIENTEERING GUANGDONG CHINA <\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date<\/strong> January 2027<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Guangdong Province, China<br><strong>Meeting point<\/strong>: prel. Guangzhou Airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#h-program-2026\">Program<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#h-classes-the-7-star-system\">Classes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#h-beidou-event-package\">Event Package<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#h-registration\">Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beidou Orienteering Competition 2020\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QKuEG2OUF24?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-design.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9421 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-design.jpg 846w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-design-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-design-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-design-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-design-600x601.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-design-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beidou Orienteering Competition 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High altitude (1800\u20132000 m) forest orienteering terrain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distinctly Chinese experience<\/strong> with early mornings, traditional Yunnan cuisine, and exchange with 600 University Orienteers from China<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover parts of China rarely seen by tourists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who can join?<\/strong><br>All orienteering enthusiasts are warmly welcome \u2014 from juniors to masters, from first-timers to elite athletes. If you share the spirit of adventure and the curiosity to experience orienteering with a Chinese character, <strong>Beidou is for you.<\/strong><br><em>In 2026, participants from Australia, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom &amp; other countries participated.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/en\/beidou-orienteering-2025\/\">Maps from Beidou Orienteering 2025<\/a> Guangdong (sprint orienteering)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" data-id=\"9334\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080110_58_58-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080110_58_58-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080110_58_58-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080110_58_58-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080110_58_58-1536x974.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080110_58_58-600x380.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080110_58_58.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9331\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080113_60_58-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080113_60_58-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080113_60_58-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080113_60_58-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080113_60_58-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080113_60_58.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"9328\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080112_59_58-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080112_59_58-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080112_59_58-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080112_59_58-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080112_59_58-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image_20251013080112_59_58.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-im-601x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9314 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-im-601x1024.jpg 601w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-im-176x300.jpg 176w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-im-768x1308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-im-902x1536.jpg 902w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-im-1202x2048.jpg 1202w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-im-600x1022.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-im.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Beidou was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Great competitions and even better caring hosts. Highly recommended!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Beidou provided orienteering that was challenging and enjoyable. The maps, courses, and event organisation were all of a very high standard, but the true highlights were the unique locations, culture, and travel experiences. The Beidou competition is the perfect opportunity for orienteers with a strong sense of adventure to experience China.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;An amazing opportunity to visit parts of China never normally explored by tourists, and to run on some of the best sprint terrain in the world in an international-level field.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Participants reports: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/beidou.ol-sport.at\/2020\/compasssport-beidou2020.pdf\">Compass Sport Magazine<\/a> &amp; <br><a href=\"https:\/\/act.orienteering.asn.au\/2020\/04\/orienteering-with-chinese-characteristics-beidou-2020\/\">Orienteering with Chinese Characteristics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e19d2ce42a7a142d8e9007b4c2d94cc0\" id=\"h-program-2026\"><strong>Program<\/strong> 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td>31 Jan<\/td><td>Arrival (morning &#8211; Kunming Airport)<br>Night Score-Orienteering<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 Feb<\/td><td>Orienteering (Middle)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 Feb<\/td><td>Orienteering (Middle)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 Feb<\/td><td>Orienteering (Middle)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 Feb<\/td><td>Orienteering (Long)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Feb<\/td><td>Rest day &amp; Sightseeing (prel. program: day trip to <strong>Dali City<\/strong>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6 Feb<\/td><td>Orienteering (Middle)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7 Feb<\/td><td>Orienteering (Long)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 Feb<\/td><td>Orienteering (Middle) + Closing Ceremony <br>Departure (evening, Kunming Airport)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+ <em>Training activities in the afternoon.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"9357\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4647-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4647-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4647-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4647-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4647-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4647-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4647-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"9392\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/21096676_d2deedd2b4_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/21096676_d2deedd2b4_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/21096676_d2deedd2b4_b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/21096676_d2deedd2b4_b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/21096676_d2deedd2b4_b-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0b8c97919df0d409d8fbd585eee6c3e2\" id=\"h-classes-the-7-star-system\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(277deg,rgb(254,205,165) 0%,rgb(254,45,45) 50%,rgb(107,0,62) 100%)\"><strong><strong>Classes \u2014 The 7 Star System<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classes are based on the <strong>Seven Stars of the Big Dipper<\/strong>, symbolising progress and mastery. Participants \u201ccollect stars\u201d as they advance \u2014 from beginner to elite.<br>By <em>\u201cgathering the seven stars to summon the dragon,\u201d<\/em> athletes complete their journey from novice to master \u2014 a ritual full of meaning and achievement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Class<\/td><td>Requirements<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2b50 <strong>1 Star &#8211; Kids<\/strong><\/td><td>8-11 years<\/td><td>Men \/ Women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2b50\u2b50 <strong>2 Stars &#8211; Youth<\/strong><\/td><td>12-15 years<\/td><td>Men \/ Women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong>3 Stars &#8211; Juniors<\/strong><\/td><td>16-18 years<\/td><td>Men \/ Women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong>4 Stars &#8211; Open<\/strong><\/td><td>18+ years<\/td><td>Men \/ Women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong>5 Stars &#8211; Advanced<\/strong><\/td><td>18+ years<\/td><td>Men \/ Women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong>6 Stars &#8211; Elite<\/strong><\/td><td>18+ years<\/td><td>Men \/ Women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 <strong>7 Stars &#8211; Super Elite<\/strong><\/td><td>Top 15 from the 6-star group (selected based on the results of the first stage)<\/td><td>Men \/ Women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Northern Star &#8211; Masters<\/strong><\/td><td>50+ years<\/td><td>unisex<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:17% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9283 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-logo.png 460w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/beidou-logo-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organisation &amp; Contact<\/strong><br>Erik Simkovics<br><em>Beidou Orienteering Competition &#8211; Technical Advisor &amp; International Coordinator<br><\/em>erik@ol-sport.at<br>+436642254915<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4832.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9296 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4832.jpg 538w, https:\/\/ol-sport.at\/alpha\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4832-285x300.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Erik has been involved in Chinese orienteering since 2010 and has been part of the Beidou Team since 2019. A former member of the Austrian national orienteering team and 4x Beidou elite winner, he has played a key role in connecting the international and Chinese orienteering communities. Erik coordinates all international participants and, together with the Beidou Orienteering Team, ensures a smooth and welcoming experience for everyone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:erik@ol-sport.at\">Contact us<\/a> to be informed about the next Beidou Orienteering Competition, scheduled for January 2027!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3946b1a6b564e3065eb3abcbdc3f7125\" id=\"h-contact\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(277deg,rgb(254,205,165) 0%,rgb(254,45,45) 50%,rgb(107,0,62) 100%)\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f9433-o1\" lang=\"de-DE\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"9433\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8007#wpcf7-f9433-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Kontaktformular\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"9433\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"de_DE\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f9433-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p>I would like to be informed via e-mail about the BEIDOU ORIENTEERING COMPETITION 2027 and onwards. 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