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Welcome to DCIOC

Welcome to the
Dhyan Chand International Orienteering Championship! 

The 1st DCIOC 2025 marks the beginning of a prestigious annual event celebrating the spirit of orienteering, adventure, and sportsmanship. Hosted in New Delhi, India, this championship brings together athletes, enthusiasts, and explorers from around the world to compete, learn, and push their limits.

Each year, a new city will host the championship, allowing participants to experience different landscapes, cultures, and challenges, making DCIOC a truly global sporting event.

Join us as we embark on this historic journey, where strategy meets endurance, and nature becomes the ultimate playground! 

About the Championship

The Dhyan Chand International Orienteering Championship (DCIOC) 2025 is a landmark event that brings together orienteering athletes, adventure enthusiasts, and sports lovers from around the world.

Scheduled from November 7th to November 16th, 2025, in New Delhi, India, this championship aims to establish India as a prominent destination for competitive orienteering while promoting the sport’s core values of strategy, endurance, and navigation skills.

A Unique Global Orienteering Experience

DCIOC 2025 is the inaugural edition of this prestigious event, set to take place in New Delhi, India.

• The championship will feature diverse and challenging terrains, offering competitors a chance to test their navigation skills, speed, and agility.

Orienteering Championship Event

Join us for India's premier global orienteering event, celebrating strategy, endurance, and cultural exchange.

Global Athlete Participation

Athletes from around the world compete across diverse terrains using only map and compass.

Sustainable Event Focus

Promoting sustainability while inspiring future generations through the sport of orienteering.

Cultural Exchange Opportunities

Fostering global camaraderie and cultural exchange through thrilling orienteering challenges.

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