What is Orienteering?

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Orienteering is a sport that involves using a map, compass, or other navigation tools to quickly reach various target points within a designated area, overcoming various obstacles along the way, completing tasks at each point, and finally reaching the finish line. Orienteering is attracting an increasing number of participants worldwide, sparking great enthusiasm. It serves as both an outdoor recreational and entertainment activity as well as a competitive sport, requiring high levels of physical and mental ability from participants. Apart from a compass and map, no special equipment is needed to participate in orienteering, making it a relatively economical sport. In China, orienteering events are typically held in forests but can also take place in parks, school campuses, or even urban streets. Moreover, orienteering courses can be easily designed to accommodate participants of different ages, genders, fitness levels, and orienteering skills, making the sport accessible with minimal restrictions.