ICF board confirms locations for upcoming world cups and world championships
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) Board has confirmed host locations for numerous world cups and world championships across eight of its ten disciplines, spanning from 2024 to 2028.
Intense bidding battles characterized the selection process for the 2028 Canoe Marathon World Championships, awarded to Banyoles, Spain, and the 2028 Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships, secured by Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal. Federation presidents expressed satisfaction, highlighting venue suitability and ICF's trust.
Key Event Allocations
- 2026 Canoe Slalom World Cups: Vaires-sur-Marne (France), Augsburg (Germany), La Seu (Spain), Prague (Czechia), Tacen (Slovenia).
- 2028 Canoe Slalom Junior/U23 World Championships: Krakow.
- 2026 Canoe Sprint World Cups: Brandenburg (Germany, with Paracanoe), Bratislava (Slovakia), Szeged (Hungary).
- 2025 Canoe Sprint Masters World Championships: Montemor-o-Velho (Portugal).
- ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships (2025-2028): Durban (2025), Vila Joiosa (2026), Tahiti (2027), Cherbourg (2028). Reunion hosts a 2024 World Cup.
- Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Championships: Abu Dhabi (UAE, 2025), Sicily (Italy, 2026). Sarasota (USA) moves to 2027.
- 2025 Wildwater Canoeing World Championships: Ceske Budejovice (Czechia) and Solkan (Slovenia, Junior/U23).
- 2028 Canoe Polo World Championships: Vejen (Denmark).
Board Meeting Highlights
The London meeting, hosted by Paddle UK, included updates on Paris 2024 Olympic preparations.
Significant rule changes were approved, notably the Kayak Cross time-trial as an official medal event at ICF Level Three competitions. Canoe Slalom World Cup and World Championship formats will be streamlined from 2025, featuring single-run heats for qualification.
Reports from ICF President Thomas Konietzko and Vice Presidents were presented....
[go to the magazine: paddleworldwide]
Continue with the original post:
https://paddleworldwide.com/news/hosts-world-cups-and-world-championships-approved-icf
paddleworldwide
2026-10-12
Reunion to host concluding event of 2026 Canoe Ocean Racing World Cup Series
[paddleworldwide] The island of Reunion will welcome athletes globally for the ultimate event of the Canoe Ocean Racing World Cup Series, scheduled for next month. >>
paddleworldwide
2026-10-10
Jemma Smith and Cory Hill secure Australia's first mixed SS2 world championship
[paddleworldwide] Jemma Smith and Cory Hill achieved a significant milestone for Australia, clinching the nation's inaugural mixed SS2 surfski world championship in La Vila Joiosa. The Australian pair triumphed over South Africa's Jade Wilson and Hank McGregor, who earned the silver medal. >>
federcanoa
2026-10-10