NOC heads to Indonesia Orienteering Championship 2025

About the Sport – Orienteering

Orienteering is an exciting outdoor sport that combines running and navigation. Using just a map and compass, participants race to find checkpoints in unfamiliar terrain — it could be a park, campus, or forest. The fastest route isn’t always the straight one; it’s about smart choices and quick thinking.

Recognized by the International Orienteering Federation (IOF), the sport builds fitness, focus, and map-reading skills. In India, NthAdventure has been leading the movement, introducing Orienteering to schools, colleges, and adventure communities. Now, Team NthAdventure is taking that spirit global — representing India at the Jakarta International Orienteering Championship 2025, a World Ranking Event.

Meet Team India – The Faces of Orienteering Spirit

Representing India at the Jakarta International Orienteering Championship 2025, these seven incredible athletes bring a mix of passion, experience, and determination to the global stage. Each of them embodies the essence of adventure, strategy, and endurance — the true spirit of Orienteering.

Sayeesha S Kirani

The flag bearer of Orienteering in India, Sayeesha is the head coach and a passionate adventure sports educator working tirelessly to make Orienteering accessible across the country. His vast international experience in orienteering, global adventure racing, and training adds immense value to the team and the sport’s growth in India. He is also the First Indian who represented the country in the World Masters Orienteering Championship - Spain in 2025.

Rahul Verma

A dynamic multi-sport athlete with over a decade of endurance and adventure sports experience. Rahul’s dedication earned him a silver medal at the ACEH Championship in Indonesia last year. When not exploring trails, he’s innovating solutions at work — balancing intellect with adventure. His mantra: “Focus on what matters now, and always find the drive to bounce back.”

Ajita Madan

An Adventure Racer and Orienteer, Ajita is deeply committed to promoting adventure sports and empowering women in extreme endurance disciplines. A management professional by background, she channels her passion through NthAdventure, curating experiences that combine sustainability, border tourism, and community empowerment.

Manoj Sundaram

An athlete, fitness coach, and adventure lover, Manoj has tested his limits through triathlons, ultras, and obstacle races. His enthusiasm for exploring new terrains and pushing endurance boundaries makes him a perfect fit for Orienteering — a sport that combines strategy, speed, and spirit.

Prajwal B.A.

A Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Athletics Coach from Bangalore, Prajwal is shaping young athletes while pursuing his own international sporting dreams. Having represented India in the Asia Series and the ACHA Orienteering event in Indonesia, he blends discipline, resilience, and a love for cycling, running, and swimming — both in the classroom and on the trail.

Vignesh Nanjappan Sengottuvel

Vignesh will make his first international Orienteering appearance in Jakarta. His background in adventure racing, trail running, and Himalayan expeditions brings a strong outdoor foundation. Passionate about building the outdoor community, Vignesh is committed to making a difference through exploration and leadership.

Zarbaf Sharief

An entrepreneur from Hyderabad, Zarbaf is a dedicated orienteer and adventure racer who has proudly represented India in three international Orienteering events. His spirit of exploration, endurance, and teamwork reflects in everything he does — adding strength and strategy to the team’s international journey.

We wish all the athletes best of luck!

About NthAdventure: NthAdventure is India's premier and only licensed organization in India to host Adventure Racing from Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) - USA. NthAdventure’s prime focus is to grow and build Adventure Racing and Orienteering community in India. Both the Race Directors have been part of multiple Expedition Races and have been conducting workshops, training sessions, webinars, and multiple sprint races since 2016 to help Indian teams race ready at global stages

For more information about NthAdventure and upcoming races visit: https://www.nthadventure.com/ 

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