World Choir Games 2026 Results: The Champions Competition – Part I
The first Champions of the 14th World Choir Games have been crowned in Helsingborg
They came to Helsingborg ready to compete at the highest level, and today their outstanding performances were rewarded: The first Champions of the World Choir Games 2026 have been crowned!
This morning, choirs from around the world gathered for the second Awards Ceremony of the Games to celebrate the results of The Champions Competition and one of the most prestigious achievements in international competitive choral singing.
Over the past days, experienced choirs have presented ambitious competition programs on the stages of Helsingborg, performing before international juries and demonstrating the passion, precision and artistry behind their music.
The Champions Competition is the highest level of competition in the World Choir Games. It brings together choirs with proven experience and achievements in national and international choral competitions. Their performances are evaluated by a jury of seven international music experts, with Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals awarded according to the World Choir Games Evaluation System.
For the highest-scoring Gold Medal choir in each category, there is an even greater distinction: the title “Champion of the World Choir Games.”
So, we proudly celebrate the first Champions of the World Choir Games 2026:
Category C2 – Children’s Choirs
Hangzhou Children's Art Troupe Choir, China
conducted by Xiao Meng Ding
Category C4 – Mixed Youth Choirs
Jeugdkoor Waelrant, Belgium
conducted by Marleen De Boo
Category C5 – Mixed Chamber Choirs & Vocal Ensembles
consonus vokalensemble, Switzerland
conducted by Mauro Ursprung
Category C8 – Adult Choirs of Equal Voices
SORA, Denmark
conducted by Birgitte Næslund Madsen
Category C11 – Sacred Choral Music with Accompaniment
Jeugdkoor Waelrant, Belgium
conducted by Marleen De Boo
Category C12 – Music of Spirit and Faith
The Song Children's Choir, China
conducted by Shinong Song
Category C14 – Spiritual
Mountain Top Chorale, Nigeria
conducted by Oluwasegun Okedunmola
Category C16 – Pop Ensembles
Voices of Youth, China
conducted by Zhen Li
Category C19 – Folklore and Indigenous Music with Accompaniment
Vokalista Angels, Indonesia
conducted by Yason Christy Pranowo
Congratulations to the new Champions of the World Choir Games 2026, to all medal winners and to every choir that has shared its musical excellence on the competition stages during Part I!
The complete results of The Open Competition and The Champions Competition in Part I are available here:
World Choir Games 2026 - Results - Part I
With the first Champions crowned, the competitions take a short break, but the spirit of the World Choir Games continues throughout Helsingborg.
On August 11, one of the most meaningful events of these Games awaits: the PEACE Concert at St. Maria Kyrka. Five choirs from different parts of the world will come together for an evening that puts friendship, understanding and the connecting power of singing at its heart.
And on August 12, it is time to welcome the next wave of singers to Helsingborg. The Parade of Nations will bring choirs, flags, music and the colors of cultures from around the world into the streets of the city and officially open the second part of the World Choir Games 2026.
New choirs. New performances. New friendships. And, of course, more Champions waiting to be crowned.
Stay tuned an in the meantime make sure to follow our Social Media Channels for more impressions, performances, and unforgettable moments from Helsingborg.
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