by Dennis Bakonyi | Jun 22, 2026 | announcements, News, OCR, Ocrathlon, World OCR
World OCR Group announces that European Union trade mark protection for the OCR, OCRATHLON and WORLD OCR word marks has been finalised and secured in relevant sport, event, education, training, broadcasting, promotion and competition-related service classes across the... 
by Dennis Bakonyi | Dec 4, 2025 | announcements
On 30 November 2025, the annual ordinary General Assembly of World OCR was held with the participation of the member countries. Following the approval of the 2024 annual report, the member countries also decided to amend the Statutes of World OCR. Pursuant to the... 
by Dennis Bakonyi | Aug 19, 2025 | announcements, Events
Ocrathlon is a hybrid obstacle sports discipline that combines several types of challenges in a fast-paced, spectator-friendly format. Designed for athletes of all backgrounds and levels, it offers one of the most dynamic competition experiences in the obstacle... 
by Dennis Bakonyi | Aug 1, 2025 | announcements
World OCR is pleased to announce that a new sports discipline will be officially developed and governed under its authority, under the name of “Ocrathlon”. The competition format behind this discipline was first piloted in Hungary in 2020, and has been under review by... 
by Dennis Bakonyi | Mar 20, 2025 | announcements
World OCR is pleased to announce the admission of OCR Italia, ASD Ninja Cave, as a Provisional Member representing Italy, effective as of 18 March, 2025. OCR Italia is now recognized by World OCR as the official member organization for the development of the... 
by Dennis Bakonyi | Mar 10, 2025 | announcements
World OCR is pleased to announce a significant progress in relation to its member organization from the Czech Republic, which has managed to achieve the status of Federation, effective as of 21 October, 2025. OCR Czech Republic is now recognized by World OCR... 
by Dennis Bakonyi | Jan 10, 2025 | announcements
World OCR is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Judit Maklári-Papp as the new General Secretary of the organization. A lawyer by profession, Dr. Maklári-Papp brings a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in both the legal field and the world of... 
by Dennis Bakonyi | Sep 7, 2024 | announcements, News
World OCR is pleased to announce the admission of OCR Lithuania, Sporto Klubas OCR Gargždai, as a Provisional Member representing Lithuania, effective as of 30 August, 2024. OCR Lithuania is now recognized by World OCR as the official member organization for the... 
by WOCR Communications Dep. | Jul 4, 2024 | announcements, News
World OCR is pleased to announce the admission of OCR Hungary, Magyarországi Akadályfutó Szövetség as a Federation Member representing Hungary, effective as of November 2024. OCR Hungary is now recognized by World OCR as the official member organization for the...