Lahti Stadium is prepared for the World Masters Athletics Championships

wilson_kirwa_stadionillaThe Ambassador of Positivity and runner athlete Wilson Kirwa is testing the new running lane surface and affirms its high quality. In approximately two months time at the same Stadium,  Master Athletes will be competing in World Chamionships Athletics, 28.7.-8.82009.

Make sure you have send us your participation for the Championships, the deadline for entries is 1st of June! Challenge yourself and friends for example on the sceneric World Championships Marathon.

Book your hotel until May 29th!

pajulahtiIn order to get housing in the Lahti Region max 30 minutes Shuttle Transfer from the Stadium, please hurry with your hotel booking. High Season of Southern Finland starts soon and the best places are sold now. Check the latest update of available beds and contact Lahti Travel today! Read more »

Preparations for the World Masters Athletics Championships are well in schedule

The technical preparations for the World Masters Athletics Championships have been progressing according to the preplanned schedules.
- We have ordered hammer cages, hurdles, javelins and other competition implements for the upcoming Championships, tells Competition Director Hannu Nurminen. After the Championships in Lahti, the implements will be transferred to the use of the venues surrounding Lahti region. Read more »

15.5.2009: Official information about the Influenza A (H1N1) in Finland

The influenza A (H1N1) has spread from Mexico also to Finland. Finland is, however, well prepared for the spread of the virus, and the public has no cause for alarm. The current situation does not have effects on the organisation of the WMA 2009 Lahti Championships.

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