The championships were held in Borovets in Bulgaria from 21 to 27 July. Chambers achieved good results which were 84th out of 170 competitors in the sprint distance, 90th out of 170 competitors in the long distance and 30th out of 60 competitors in the relay.
Orienteering is a sport that requires navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain.
Chambers was introduced to orienteering in Grade 8 when he started at Fourways High School. In grades 8 and 9 he won the junior boys category, and in grades 10, 11 and 12 he won the senior boys category. Chambers joined the Rand Athletic Club Orienteers, and has competed in provincial, national and international events with the club.
Next year Chambers hopes to represent South Africa at the World Orienteering Championships in Norway.
